Ulyukaev: Russia retains a concern on Association between Ukraine and the EU
MILAN, 2 Mar RIA Novosti/Prime. Russia retains the same concerns consequences for its economy on Association between Ukraine and the EU, told reporters the head of the RF Ministry of economic development Alexei Ulyukayev, who on Tuesday for the First time will meet with the new EU trade Commissioner Cecilia Cecilia malmstr?m.
"I think that fundamentally little has changed in these concerns, but the approaches are able to be flexible," said the speaker on the First day of the week.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament in September 2014 ratified the Association agreement between Kyiv and Brussels, however, the use of the free trade agreement was postponed until 1 January 2016. Throughout the period of execution of this consensus Russia promised not to introduce measures to protect its economy, including import duties on items from Ukraine.
Fears Russian side had caused five blocks of questions. 1st is the customs tariff liberalization between Ukraine and the EU, the second block is associated with a technical regulation, the third - with the veterinary and phytosanitary measures, and the fourth with the customs administration and the fifth with energy.
The speaker added that he expects negotiations in Brussels on Tuesday, interested and Frank conversation with the Commissioner.
"Will there be any results? Unlikely, probably still the first meeting
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