Vladimir Dobrovolsky. Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz does not support early extension of economic sanctions against Russia, the solution is obliged to depend on the situation in Ukraine, he told correspondents.

"I think there is no need at present to make a decision. Penalties apply even before the summer, that's the reason for the decision have enough time. But more accurately, this issue will discuss the head of States and governments at the end of the week, " said Kurtz, answering the question whether it is necessary at the present time to adopt an opinion on the extension of economic sanctions, expiring at the end of July.

according to his statement, " opinion on the renewal or non-renewal of punishment is obliged to depend on how the situation develops in Ukraine ".


Western countries from March 2014 has repeatedly imposed sentences because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in February 2015, when was enlarged EU sanctions List.

A list of Russian citizens and organizations that have come under penalties - in the material of the Fin news

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