The head of the state Council of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov was skeptical about the possibility of imposing new sanctions on the region from the European Union, because I am sure that no damage to the real economy, they will not cause, but it will teach Crimean more confident to answer any external calls.

The head of the diplomacy of the European Union Federica Mogherini announced the introduction of new sanctions against the Crimea to the EU summit, which will take place on Thursday and Friday this week. According to sources, the penalties involve the prohibition of EU investments in the Crimea and trading limits.

" We need to keep the kick in life is that way. It is clear that nobody was interested in our development, the rapid development of Russia. No big punishment we don't expect them, on the Crimean business it will not have an impact, " said Konstantinov.

according to him, the Crimea, despite the punishment, open and ready to provide a comfortable rules for European investors, however, as the experience of the past years, the share of European investment in the Crimean economy is small - in the range of 1-2%.

" in the real economy, these penalties will not have any power. I am very very quietly, I think we owe this period to pass, then we will become much stronger than what they are and are afraid, " drew the attention of the speaker.

Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions according to the results of the March referendum in which an overwhelming number of voters were in favour of secession from Ukraine's reunification with Russia. The USA, EU and partner countries do not recognize the reunification of Russia and the Crimea, they have imposed sanctions against the parts authorized by the Russian Federation and organizations.


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, -


The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin on 6 August on the individual to ensure safety. The import of a number of items from countries that have imposed penalties on the Russian capital, limited to year. In the corresponding list includes beef, pork, fruits, poultry, cheeses and dairy products, nuts, and other products. A complete list of prohibited importation into the Russian Federation of products -

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