LONDON (Sputnik) — The United Kingdom supports firm approach of the European Union in regard to sanctions imposed on Russia and would support their extension, a government response to a parliamentary report said on Thursday.
On July 5, the UK parliament's Defense Committee in the report called for the renewal of the anti-Russia sanctions, but at the same time it highlighted the necessity to renew the dialogue with Moscow.
"The UK supports continuation of the robust approach by the EU towards sanctions against Russia… We believe that the current sanctions are firm and proportionate," the government response said.
15 September 2016, 09:50 GMT
In 2014, relations between Russia and the European Union have deteriorated amid the crisis in Ukraine. Brussels, Washington and their allies have introduced several rounds of anti-Russia sanctions, accusing Moscow of meddling in the Ukrainian conflict.
Russia has repeatedly refuted the allegations, warning that the Western sanctions are counterproductive and undermine global stability. In response to the restrictive measures, Russia has imposed a food embargo on some products originating in countries that have targeted it with sanctions.
