Russia gave the EU a “black list”, in it 89 officials – RBC

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Russia gave the EU a “black list”, in it 89 officials

89-year-Europeans banned from entering Russia, say Finnish and German media. Moscow “black list” did not disclose, however, gave it to the EU delegation.

The number of persons “non grata” were former Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain, former Prime Minister of Belgium, MEPs, European commissioners, military and journalists. Earlier this week, the EU called on Russia to make public the “black list”, which is all the time kept secret. Because Europeans are not aware of their status, reported the alleged prohibition on entry only upon arrival in Russia. Last week, it happened with the Bundestag Wellmann, earlier in an uncomfortable situation got more number of Europeans. Moscow has imposed restrictions in response to the similar adopted the European Union in respect of Russian politicians. And next week “Big Seven” at the summit may discuss new sanctions against Moscow – said the White House spokesman.

JOSH Ernest White House spokesman
«The sanctions have a negative impact on the Russian economy. These losses will continue until as long as Russia and President Putin will not cease to destabilize the situation in Ukraine. Big Seven, of course, is interested to continue to force Russia to pay the price for this destabilization. I assume that the participants of the forthcoming meeting G 7 to discuss the issue ».
The summit will be opened on June 7 in Germany. I should add, on the eve of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in an interview with TV channel “Russia 24″ said Moscow and Washington after the visit of US Secretary of State in Sochi decided to establish bilateral contacts to resolve the situation in Ukraine. And the conversation continued in this format – it is the best option. However, relations with the US – is not a priority for Russia now, the Minister said and stressed that the main thing for Moscow – to ensure the agreement of all is that the world’s problems can not be solved either alone or together.