Russian Ambassador: relations between Latvia and Russia are in deep crisis
Bilateral relations of Latvia and Russia are in the deepest crisis over the past 20 years, said on the first day of the weekend-the Russian Ambassador in Latvia Aleskander Veshnyakov on "the Baltic forum" in Jurmala.
on the first day weekend in Jurmala opened the conference " Baltic forum ". Its theme this year - " the US, EU and Russia - a new reality ".
"Unfortunately, due to the pressure of historical phobias, following the preferences of its senior partners, prevails in Latvia biased opinion on the Ukrainian events and the bias against Russian subjects," said the Ambassador.
He highlighted that the two countries are currently in fact only support technical cooperation." Bilateral Relations are in a deep crisis for the last 20 years, " the Ambassador said. Veshnyakov said that in the last few years have seen the improvement of relations between Latvia and Russia, which has positively influenced economic interaction. However, over the past year, the situation quickly changed.
first, the head of Latvia Raymond Vejonis said that he considers correct the decision of the EU on the introduction of sanctions against Russia. At the end of the summer he stated that He considers the visit to the Russian Federation while maintaining the crisis in Ukraine.
Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July 2014, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations have moved To the measures against entire sectors of Russia's economy. In response, Russia restricted imports of food items from countries that have entered against her punishment. In June 2015, in response to the extension of the sanctions Russia has extended food embargo for one year, until August 5, 2016.
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