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Germany, Austria Warn Against Political Sanctions Tools Being Linked to Economy

© AP Photo / Ronald ZakGerman Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigmar Gabriel and Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern, from left, gesture during a news conference (File)
German Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigmar Gabriel and Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern, from left, gesture during a news conference (File) - Sputnik International
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The use of political sanctions instruments should not be linked to economy, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern have said commending on a new US bill on expansion of sanctions against Russia.

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Germany, Austria Condemn New US Sanctions Bill Against Russian Energy Sector
BERLIN (Sputnik) The US Senate approved on Wednesday, by an overwhelming majority, a measure that would expand sanctions on Russia and limit the US president’s ability to lift said sanctions.

"Political sanctions instruments should not be linked to economic interests," the officials said in a Wednesday statement.

 

 

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