Sergey Karimov. Introduction punishment is illegal, because it oppresses the right of a citizen of Spain and the EU besprepjatstvenno to Express their opinions, said Fins news of his inclusion in the sanctions list Ukraine Spanish political scientist, the Director of the organization Mediasiete Pedro Jose Mourinho.

"Spain and the EU did not have the opportunity to take These penalties. These actions (sanctions) are devoid of any basis and contrary to international law. Freedom of expression is a right of the citizen of the EU and Spain, and they (Spain and EU) are obliged to protect this right. These penalties will not deprive me of the right to freedom of expression, " said Mourinho.

Spanish political scientist has supplemented his words by the fact that the inclusion in the sanctions list " was caused in connection with my participation in the form of an independent observer at the referendum in Crimea on 16 March 2014, as well as to my position on the situation in Ukraine, which I have repeatedly stated in the media ". Mourinho also said that " all kinds of international activities, in which I participated the most in the Ukraine, were intended only to foster peace and understanding, whether you are working as an independent observer at the referendum in the Crimea or the work of an observer at the parliamentary elections in Ukraine in October 2012 ".

"History shows that the policy of punishment is vicious and vindictive, which in no way reduces the escalation of the conflict," added the analyst.

Ukraine on Wednesday launched a year of punishment relative to 388 individuals and 105 legal entities, among them citizens of 23 countries.

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