Fresh punishment of Canada against Russia is an attempt to hinder the execution of the Minsk agreements, they are pushing the prospect of restoring good relations of the Russian capital and Ottawa, reported in the notes to the official envoy of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia Alexander Lukashevich, published on the Internet representation offices in the environment.

The canadian government on Wednesday announced the introduction of new penalties regarding Russia." Black list " joined 37 individuals and 17 organizations from Russia and Ukraine.

"The decision by the canadian authorities on the future expansion of sanctions against Russian officials and organizations under the pretext of events in Ukraine looks like a clumsy attempt to prevent the execution of the agreements on the resolution of a dispute reached in Minsk on 12 February with a strong and constructive role of Russia," - said because of this Lukashevich.

"This Decision is contrary to the spirit of the decisions of the UN security Council adopted in their support. Taken another anti-Russian step, pushing the prospect of restoring good bilateral relations, " he added.

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