Businessmen Germany nourish the hope that the result reached in Minsk agreements will be phased Western sanctions against Russia, said the head of the Oriental Department of the German economy Eckhard Cordes (Eckhard Cordes), transmits broadcasting referring to the Agency.

"Minsk consensus have the opportunity to become a step towards the gradual abolition of sanctions against Russia," said Cordes.

according to him, of special importance is the fact that the Russian Federation, Ukraine and the EU expressed its readiness to work together to discuss economic and energy problems.

"The idea of creating a common economic space from Lisbon to Vladivostok after the summit in Minsk received a new impetus ", - noted the head of the Eastern Department.

however, the Supreme Commissioner of the EU for foreign Affairs and security policy Federica Mogherini said that, held in Brussels summit, the theme of punishment to be discussed will not. By her expression, discussion centered around what the available EU funds should be used to ensure compliance with the terms of the armistice, reminds DW.

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