The Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott said that Canberra has no plans to impose fresh sanctions against Russia After the European Union, shall be notified to the Internet representation of the head of the government.

" You know, what makes the EU is a problem of the EU. We definitely have no plans to toughen punishment, " said Abbott during a press conference in Parliament in response to the question whether the timely decision of the EU to toughen penalties against Russia.

He explained that, in his vision, you should split geopolitical issues in Eastern Europe who are pushing the region To a more decisive action on sanctions against Russia, and issues that are a priority for the government of Australia. To such He took the task of returning to Australia tel Residents who died in the crash Malaysian airliner.

in March of Australia said its intention to impose sanctions against Russia because of the situation around Ukraine. Then in connection with ocurrence in structure of Russia the Crimea and Sevastopol Australia banned entry to the country 12 persons. In may, the Australian government decided to make wider punishment is still on 38 persons and to introduce limits for eleven organizations. In June Australia has announced the introduction of these solutions into force.

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