Certain countries of the European Union consider a policy of penalties with respect to Russia in connection with the situation in Ukraine erroneous, said a source close to the leadership of the EU.
"There are certain countries of the EU, which (believe) that the policy of punishment is a mistake, we can't be any punishment at all. There are certain countries with this point of view, "he said, reports RIA" Novosti ". Previously, Russia's envoy to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said that a critical attitude to sanctions against Russia from a number of members of the European Union increases. In addition, the media declared that Italy, Greece and Cyprus, as well as Spain, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders have visited in the capital of Russia May not support the extension of sanctions against Russia. However, on 16 March, the head of the European Council Donald Tusk said that the penalties are relatively capital of Russia must continue to act in support of the execution of convicts in Minsk agreements and relations between the U.S. and the EU. His position was later supported by British Prime Minister Cameron d.. According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the issue of sanctions with respect to Russia will be finally solved Earlier than June, in March, will be a political discussion.


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