The European Union was not interested in the economic defeat of Russia together and ready to fight crime, said the head of the Ministry of defense of Germany Ursula von der Leyen.

" We believe that the solution would be to convince the other side (the Russian Federation as amended) that the destabilization of Ukraine unacceptable violation of international law is unacceptable. But We did not expressed interest in that cause of Russia's economic defeat. On the contrary, We have a common desire in other areas, such as, for example, the fight against crime, " said von der Leinen during the discussion at the world economic forum in Davos.

"in the long run, if you will return to the negotiating table and if We solve the issue of our security architecture, We can re-build the economic path We were walking together in the past, and work together to fight crime," - said the Minister.

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.

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