Russia is ready for consultations with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia in the upcoming Association of these countries with the EU, but in case of negative consequences for its economy will take protective measures in accordance with the rules of the world trade organization, said the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. Lavrov In..

The signing of three agreements unity (including on free trade) scheduled for 27 June, to be used they will start after ratification. Scheduled for July Ministerial meeting of unity between Russia, Ukraine and the EU, as well as expert meeting on trade and economic issues between Russia and Georgia. Similar meetings between Russia and Moldova were initiated in mid-June.

" We are ready (counselling) in any format. But once you enter into force treaties that our partners in the area of the CIS free trade are going to sign with the EU, and We understand, because this is reflected negatively on the function of a free trade zone, on the terms on which We have joined the WTO, We will continue to take protective measures in full compliance with WTO rules, " said Lavrov reporters on Wednesday.

He specified that the agreement on the free trade area within the CIS, Russia had signed with Moldova and Ukraine, and Georgia, although not part of the Commonwealth, retains part in a number of trade and economic agreements.

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