[Peace-discuss] French President: Sanctions Against Russia Should be Lifted

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French President: Sanctions Against Russia Should be Lifted

Description: French President Francois Hollande

French President Francois Hollande | Photo: Reuters

Published 5 January 2015 (3 hours 45 minutes ago) 

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The French president made the call ahead of peace talks between Ukraine and
Russia, scheduled for January 15.

French President Francois Hollande said Monday that Western
<http://www.telesurtv.net/english/bloggers/Free-Fall-of-the-Ruble--A-Brillia
nt-Ploy-of-Russian-Economic-Wizards-20150101-0001.html>  sanctions against
Russia should be lifted in order to resolve the conflict in the Ukraine.

In a two-hour long interview on France Inter radio, he said,"I think the
sanctions must stop now. They must be lifted if there is progress. If there
is no progress, the sanctions will remain."

Peace talks are scheduled between the
<http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Putins-Approval-Spikes-as-US-Admits-A
ttack-on-Russian-Economy-20141230-0048.html> Ukrainian president Petro
Poroshenko and Russian president Vladimir Putin for January 15. France and
Germany have been invited to these talks.

"Mr. Putin does not want to annex eastern Ukraine. I am sure. He told me so
... What he wants is to remain influential. What Mr. Putin wants is that
Ukraine does not become a member of NATO. The idea of Mr Putin is not to
have an army at Russia's borders." Hollande said in the interview.

He went on to say, "I am going to Astana (the capital of Kazakhstan) on
January 15 on one condition, that there be fresh progress. And I think there
will be ... If it is to meet and talk without making headway, it is not
worth it."

There have been increasing calls within the EU, especially from Italy,
Hungary and Slovakia, for lifting the sanctions on Russia which targeted
Russian banks, energy industry and military manufacturers. As winter hits
Europe and many EU countries rely on Russian gas in these months, the
sanctions raise concerns about energy security in many nations.

 

 

 

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