The EU will consider the possibility of lifting sanctions against Russia at the end of October, said Tuesday reporters the head of the EU delegation to Russia Vygaudas u?ackas.

" punishment will be reviewed at the end of this month, depends on the progress, how to stabilize the situation, the withdrawal of troops, the supervision of the border. On the basis of these results, we will adopt its opinion on the possible partial or full withdrawal of punishments, " he told reporters.


The US and EU do not recognize the annexation of Crimea to Russia and accused Moscow of interfering in Ukraine. Russia denies it and calls the accusations are unacceptable. Western countries since March has repeatedly imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations and threatened to make wider restrictive measures. The last case of the use of such practices began in September punishment.

A complete list of Russian Citizens and organizations who are under punishment, -

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