The Russian foreign Ministry issued a statement marking the anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on partnership and cooperation between Russia and the EU. Taking into account the opinion of the diplomat, at present the European Union are questioning the strategic nature of its partnership with Russia. "on 24 June is 20 years from the date of signing of the Agreement on partnership and cooperation establishing a partnership between the Russian Federation, on the one hand and the European communities and their member States, on the other hand. The 20th anniversary of the Agreement on partnership and cooperation falls on difficult step of relations between the Russian Federation and the European Union, whose actions pose oscillation of the strategic nature of our partnership", - stated in the news. The diplomats expressed remorse about the refusal of the European Union to continue the work on a new basic agreement Russia - EU, designed to replace the Agreement on partnership and cooperation, causes repentance. "Preparation of the document, aimed at strengthening of mutually beneficial ties in the interests of the residents and business circles of Russia and member States of the EU, was stopped in spite of the strategic interests of the peoples of Europe", - noted in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Department says that the Agreement on partnership and cooperation remains a fundamental document of the relationship between Russia and the European Union. "Enshrined in the framework Agreement of partnership and cooperation to this day are considered to be a beacon for interaction between Russia and the European Union, such as in the context of the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine", - is told in the statement. Let's add, the latest decision of the European Union was the introduction of a ban on the import of goods from the Crimea on June 25. In addition is not allowed insurance and provision of cash services for the transportation of cargo from the Crimea. A European diplomatic source reported that the chosen strategy is not classified unique. Similar arrangements apply and other territories that are not recognized by the EU. It is South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Transnistria, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. And he stressed that trade measures will follow the prohibitions in the area of visa policy and the transport system. Such as for example, the ban on entry of vessels in ports and landing of the aircraft in airports. This process may last for several months.