Washington considers the possible introduction of new restrictive measures with regard to Russia, if the situation warrants in connection With the events in Ukraine, said the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Joseph Lew on the results of the meeting With his Ukrainian counterpart Natalia said.
" Our 1st choice would be a diplomatic solution that would reduce the amount of punishment, but we remain ready to take fresh steps, if it is necessary. To this end, we not stop cooperating With our partners, to increase the pressure on the Russian Federation ", - said the Minister of Finance. He Also said that the possibility of the abolition of the punishment depends on the implementation of the Moscow Minsk agreement, RIA " Novosti ". On Tuesday, the leaders of the countries of the European Union porcelainize foreign Affairs to take measures for the introduction of new restrictive measures concerning Russia. It was also noted that the head of the foreign Ministers of the European Union have the opportunity to ask the European Commission to prepare on Thursday fresh restrictive measures against Russia. However, the final decision on this issue will be made on 12 February. The head of the MFA of the 28 member countries of the European Union will gather at the extraordinary meeting of the Ukraine on Thursday. With a call to convene such a meeting was organized by presidency of the EU Latvia, due to the sharp escalation in the Donbass. While sources in the EU structures differed regarding whether during this meeting adopted decisions on the introduction of new penalties regarding Russia.


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