The Cypriots stand for abolishment of sanctions against Russia

In June four Italian regional parliaments, as well as the Senate of France approved resolutions about the abolishment of sanctions against Russia. Following these states the parliament of Cyprus also supported the resolution «In support of EU sanctions abolishment towards the Russian Federation». Neither member of Parliament declared against the resolution, because the trade volume with Russia fell off significantly and the friendly ties with Moscow got loose during the sanctions period.

Though the resolution provisions are of advisory nature, one thing is clear: most of the Cypriots wish to resume mutually advantageous trade and economic relations with Russia.

As Russia’s Ministry of foreign affairs reports, the resolutions adopted by Cyprus, France and Italy «indicate growing understanding of actual state of affairs in EU member states in respect of anti-Russian sanctions and their negative impact on national economics, as well as European safety in general».

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http://www.mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/2348965