Consensus in the European Union in favor of early cancellation penalties against Russia no, said the Russian Ambassador to the EU Vladimir Chizhov.

" I guess today Consensus in favor of early cancellation penalties (against Russia) in the European Union no. But there is no Consensus regarding their renewal, " Chizhov said in an interview to television channel ".

While the Ambassador said that the EU regulations provide for the introduction of penalties for a specified period, usually a year, after which a decision either for their continuation or punishment automatically canceled." To cancel (sanctions) in a year, no special resolution is not required. If earlier period " then itself, " explained Chizhov.

Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations turned to measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. In response, Russia has restricted the import of food items from countries that have introduced in relation to penalties: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and some other products.


The US and EU do not recognize the annexation of Crimea to Russia and accuse 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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