US reminded Russia of its intention to strengthen the sanctions for the escalation in the Donbass – RBC

The assistant head of the Department of State Victoria Nuland

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US will increase pressure on Russia and the militias in the case of escalation of the conflict in the Donbass. This broadcast “Shuster Live» said assistant head of the State Department Victoria Nuland.

«We have made it clear that sanctions will remain in force until the Minsk agreement will be fully implemented. But we have also made it clear that in case of an escalation of violence, we are willing to step up pressure on Russia, “- said Nuland (quoted by RIA Novosti news agency).

Assistant Secretary of State recalled that Washington has given Kiev” about $ 150 million in under the military assistance and military training. ” “We hope that we have exerted pressure and forced to build the capacity of Russia and led her forces in the Donetsk and Lugansk fulfill their obligations. Otherwise, the price for their age “- the official has threatened.

The US authorities have repeatedly said that sanctions against Russia could be strengthened in the escalation of the conflict in the Donbass. In mid-June, CNN has learned the details of the new package of restrictive measures that could potentially be applied to Moscow. Channel sources indicated that sanctions may affect individuals and legal entities as well as sectors such as finance, energy and defense.

At the last G7 leaders in June “Seven” have agreed about a possible tightening of sanctions against Russia. German Chancellor Angela Merkel explained that the heads of state will take this step in if the situation in Ukraine will worsen. The same position was expressed by US President Barack Obama. To increase pressure on Moscow in case of violation of the Minsk Agreement, and urged MEPs.

June 22 heads of ministries of foreign affairs of the EU countries have decided to extend sanctions against Russia. Economic restrictions will be in effect until the end of January 2016.

The sanctions against Russia were introduced by members of the EU and the US after the annexation of the Crimea and strengthened against the background of the fighting in the Donbass. The West accuses Moscow of supporting the breakaway republics. The Kremlin facts help the militias have repeatedly denied.