Russia says EU sanctions illegal – Sands – Interfax Russia

Russia says EU sanctions illegal – Sands – Interfax Russia

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September 12th. Interfax-Russia.ru – Russia regrets the adoption of the EU decision to impose new sanctions, as well as the preference of the European Union to continue the conversation on Sanctions language, said presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

 “We regret the decision to impose new sanctions by the EU. Repeatedly expressed their disagreement and misunderstanding about the sanctions that were taken before, and thought and consider them illegal,” – said D.Peskov, answering questions Journalists.

He added: “As for the decision, voiced today, it absolutely can not be understanding and explanation on the background of the effort that in recent days, guided by, among other things, the peace initiatives of President Putin, puts Russia in order to facilitate the cessation of bloodshed, as well as the peaceful settlement of the conflict in the south-east of Ukraine “.

D.Peskov noted that the Russian side regrets perceived preference for the EU” to continue the conversation in the language of sanctions instead of, not in words, but in fact contribute to the peaceful settlement “.