Vice-President of the United States Joseph Biden said that the U.S. is ready to strengthen penalties in regard to Russia, if will not be executed Minsk agreement, which was signed by representatives of the militia Donetsk and Kiev under the mediation of the OSCE and the Russian Federation.

The United States and the EU imposed sanctions against Russia, accusing it of interfering in the situation in Ukraine - Moscow these accusations fundamentally denies. Punishment has touched entire sectors of the Russian economy, including the defense industry, energy and Finance. In response Russia brought his punishment, limiting the import of agricultural products and food products from the EU and the United States and other countries that participated in the introduction of sanctions against Russia.

Biden believes that punishment against Russia was influenced by and have a " strong effect ".

" in Russia there is still the option to perform their own obligations under the Minsk agreements that would allow to cancel certain punishment that we imposed. However, if she do not, we are quite willing to increase the price for the aggressive actions of Russia in Ukraine. I also Wish to once again condemn the occupation and attempted annexation by Russia in the Crimea. The U.S., in consultation with our allies, ready to consider additional measures in order to clearly show that the shares of Russia's unacceptable, " Biden said in an interview to Ukrainian newspaper " Day ".

Vice-President of the United States Joseph Biden will visit Kiev on 20-21 November. During the visit, He wants to discuss with the authorities the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the creation of the new government and the problem of overcoming corruption in Ukraine. He also promised to bring a " strong message "that will affect the support of the Ukrainian government and people.

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