Angela Merkel announced that her country, as well as the entire European Union will have the “long run” to change its energy policy if Russia continues to violate the “fundamental value “ , photo:
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Berlin with the Prime Minister of Finland Alexander Stubb.
– Currently, there is no possibility of the elimination of existing sanctions, but there is still a need to continue the pressure to force the political process. Germany and Finland will cooperate closely in this issue – said the Chancellor.
This declaration came just a day after the publication of the largest Finnish newspaper “Helsingin Sanomat” survey, which showed that almost half of Finns believe that there are reasons to be afraid of Moscow. This means that the sense of threat from Russia has doubled over the past four years.
During a meeting with journalists Angela Merkel stressed that Germany and Finland “want not only good neighborly relations with Russia, but also respect for European values “. – We will now all we can to on the basis of the existing truce in Ukraine created a reasonable situation – stressed the head of the German government.
As assessed, currently there is no guarantee that this happens.
Merkel announced that her country, as well as the entire European Union will have the “long run” to change its energy policy if Russia continues to violate the “fundamental values”. She pointed out that it is not in favor of a complete break with Russia in the field of energy. She recalled that Germany imports from Russia 38 percent. they need gas.
Stubb said that his government does not submit an application for admission to NATO. He explained that this issue need to be addressed “in good weather.” – When bad weather should not be the case move – said the Prime Minister of Finland, noting that his country is “very, very long border” with Russia. He stressed that Finland already cooperates with NATO and is a partner of the Alliance.
Asked to assess the policy of Russia, Stubb decided that it is “unacceptable” because Russia annexed the part of a sovereign country, Crimea, and destabilize eastern Ukraine. He noted that the existing sanctions against Russia were effective, but the solution to the crisis is possible only through diplomatic channels.
Ambassadors of EU countries have this week to assess whether the situation in the east of Ukraine allows for leniency. Until the end of September, EU countries have to analyze whether an agreement on a ceasefire in the east of Ukraine and the peace plan are implemented.
The information coming from eastern Ukraine deny. Only on Monday killed seven Ukrainian soldiers after the armored vehicle was shot at by rebel czołg.W Sunday Donetsk authorities reported that as a result of artillery fire killed three civilians. Five people were injured. Missiles destroy houses and infrastructure facilities. On Monday morning in many neighborhoods could hear shots and explosions.
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appeal for the lifting of EU sanctions against Russia occurred at the end of last week, the Czech President Milos Zeman. – Those who as a weapon in the political struggle in favor of sanctions, are acting against the dialogue of civilizations. A dialogue appears in place of the normal silence. Nothing more – he said.
In mid-September brought in new restrictions that limit the three largest oil companies in Russia’s access to the European capital markets. Gazprom Neft terms of Rosneft and Transneft. They will not be able to borrow money in the Community.
The same sanctions included the Russian state-owned banks, which in August EU has imposed milder sanctions (maturity of the securities subject to these restrictions, was 90 days) and three large Russian arms manufacturers: OPK Oboronprom, United Aircraft Corporation and Urałwagonzawod. It was also agreed on the provision of services by EU companies the extraction of oil from the deposits of the Arctic. There is also a ban on the export of goods and technology, civilian and military applications.
In addition to the black list are entered in another 24 people with the prohibition of entry into the Union and blocked financial assets. In total, it is found to be 119 names.
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