The Cyprus government has expressed dissatisfaction with the methods of the European Union In the preparation of statements concerning the possible extension of the punishment relative to Russia, said on Wednesday print edition.

On Tuesday, the Council distributed a communiqu?, which stated consideration of new restrictive measures in respect of the Russian Federation to provide the implementation of the Minsk agreements in connection with the deterioration of the situation in Ukraine.

According to the messenger of the Cypriot government Nikos Christodoulides, quoted print edition, Cyprus had no opportunity to make comments on the text of the statement.

" We were informed (the statement), when the deadline has expired. We expressed concern in connection with the procedure. There are more dissatisfied with the country, " said Christodoulidis.

He noted that the EU has provided 3 hours to report their changes to the message. The document was sent only to the diplomatic office of the President of Cyprus, which at that time was in the cabin.

authorized Cypriot government said that often such statements send More than three recipients to provide reliable reception.

first of dissatisfaction with the appropriate Declaration, common on behalf of the heads of States and governments of the EU, expressed the Greek Government. Athens told that the document was posted without proper procedures and without coordination with the countries-members of EU.

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