The European Union cannot afford to enter fresh punishment regarding Russia, says the economist Felix Moreno in the conversation.

As explained Moreno, economic consequences of imposed punishments extremely hard blow to the EU. In particular, he said, suffered losses of agricultural sector of the economy. In addition, severely damaged all European countries importing energy resources from Russia.

for reviews of the economist, Europe will not withstand the impacts of new punishments.

"in conditions of fragile recovery in Europe can no longer afford to conflict and instability. The German economy showed weak growth, France is almost in recession, and we again have to look for a Greek exit from the fall. For this reason, currently the most inopportune moment for a possible war on the doorstep of the EU, " said Moreno.
According to the economist, within the EU there is a strong division on the question of the sanctions policy. Such Western European countries As France and Spain, opposing the imposition of penalties. Germany, as a major Russian financial partner, against the cold war mentality and aggressive position.

"I think the EU louder voices who disagree with the punishment," said the economist.

Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July last year, 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.


Western countries since March has repeatedly imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations because of Russia's stance on the Óêfynbðàèíå. The last case of the use of such practices began in December limits, when the head of the U.S. announced an economic blockade of the Crimea, and in the sanctions list included a number of famous figures from the Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.

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