Merkel and Hollande want to extend the sanctions against Russia
Merkel and Hollande want to extend the sanctions against Russia
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The leaders of Germany and France for the renewal of sanctions.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande want the extension of sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine.
It is reported by AFP news Agency on his Twitter.
#BREAKING Merkel, Hollande want to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine
— AFP news agency (@AFP) December 13, 2016.
“It will be important to extend sanctions against Russia, despite the fact that we would like more progress in the implementation of this process (Minsk agreements),” quoted Chancellor Agency Interfaks.
For his part, Hollande said that if the Minsk agreement will not be implemented, “sanctions will be extended”.
“I, like Merkel, are in favour of extending the sanctions,” – said the French President.
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Recall, Hollande called conditions of cancellation of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions against Russia can be lifted only in case of full implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Obama agreed with EU leaders to extend sanctions against Russia. The US President insisted that sanctions lasted as long as the Minsk agreements will be fulfilled. European leaders and U.S. President Barack Obama to discuss the issue of extending sanctions against Russia for its aggressive actions in Ukraine and possible new sanctions for the bombing in Syria. Meeting in Berlin organised by Chancellor Angela Merkel. It also involved the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and Spain.
Previously, the Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and U.S. President Barack Obama discussed the importance of maintaining sanctions against Russiauntil the Kremlin does not fulfill the Minsk agreement.