The abolition of the punishment relative to Russia no relation to the economy has not, It is policy, said Last news on Wednesday, the Deputy head of the economic Department of the Federation Council Sergey Sotirov. according to his statement, when making decisions about stop punishment All depends on common sense, but in the West it is becoming less." on Wednesday, the Agency citing sources informed that the permanent representatives of the EU countries approved the extension of economic sanctions against Russia by six months until January 2016. This decision has the opportunity to be formally enshrined next Monday at the Council of EU foreign Ministers. "It is clear that punishment Is a stick with 2 ends, they harm not only the economy of Russia and Europe ", - said Sotirov. The Senator has noticed that in the current situation Russia chooses other partners, with whom for many years have the opportunity to be the relationship stable for development, for investment, cooperation. The imposition of sanctions against certain countries creates a negative attitude of countries towards peace dollar. More and more countries are trying to find this alternative. "Rattling punishment has no relation to reality, see It everywhere, everyone Is already tired," said Sotirov. according to his statement, the special negative response, this Practice causes those who lose benefits in trade with Russia. "This is a political Issue, nothing to do with the economy, he has not. It all depends on common sense, but we observe that common sense (in the West) is getting smaller, " he summarized. Western countries since March 2014 several times already imposed penalties because Russia's position on Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in March 2015, when expanded sanctions List of the USA. In addition, the summit "the Big seven" in Bavaria it was decided to extend the punishment against Russia, and the United States considering the introduction of a new. The list of Russian citizens and organizations who have fallen under the punishment - in the material of the Fins news