Saturday, December 13, 2014

Russian lobbying in Italy, Hungary and Cyprus veto an extension of sanctions – RBC

Russian lobbying in Italy, Hungary and Cyprus veto an extension of sanctions – RBC

At least, so say sources online edition EUobserver. The first and second packets restrictions imposed by the European Union, due to expire in March-April. And the most painful sanctions – against the banks and energy companies operate until July. To extend them all EU Member States must come to a consensus. If at least one country against sanctions can be canceled. Moscow, according to sources, is betting on Cyprus and Hungary – they are the initiators of lifting of economic restrictions. For derogations as Italy, Greece, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Strongly against – United Kingdom, Poland, France and Germany. Berlin recently threatened to impose new sanctions. The Russian Foreign Ministry denied attempts to put someone pressure. A source in the ministry told “Gazete.ru” that Moscow leads with the EU open and not behind the scenes negotiations.

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