Barroso: the EC has prepared options for new sanctions against Russia
The European Commission has prepared options for new penalties regarding Russia, in case the Council decides about their gain, said the head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.
" (The adoption of new sanctions) is a solution for member countries. I have the opportunity to say on behalf of the European Commission That we have already prepared some options, if member States decide to go to a further level of punishment, " said Barroso." I expect That the member States of the European Union will be ready to take some fresh measures, " said the head of the EC. However, he said That the EU was not interested in confrontation with Moscow, As Russia is not interested in confrontation with Brussels, RIA " Novosti ". At the same time Reuters referring to the Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel told That the leaders of European Union countries have plans to join the European Commission's initiative to prepare a " next level " of punishment relative to the capital of Russia. On the first day of the weekend in Brussels will be held an extraordinary summit of the European Union. As expected, participants will discuss key positions in the EU and the situation in Ukraine. In addition, the Ukrainian leader will hold bilateral dialogues with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, the EU's high representative for foreign Affairs and security policy Catherine Ashton and the head of the European Parliament Martin Schulz. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, 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. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and some other products. Moscow has stated many times That talking with Russia language of punishment is inappropriate and unproductive.
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