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Wednesday, August 2, 2017
European Commission President Juncker: New US sanctions on Russia only after consultation of allies
In the wake of Donald Trump signing off on stricter US sanctions against Russia, the Commission President Jean-Claude
Juncker
expressed his satisfaction, in principle, over the softening of the bill after the EU had expressed its concerns.
"I stated at the G7 summit in Taormina, Italy, and at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, that if the Americans proceeded [with the adoption of new sanctions], we would be ready to react adequately in a matter of days. As a result, a significant proportion of the intended sanctions against Russia have been dropped. Moreover, the US Congress has now also committed to only apply sanctions after the country's allies are consulted. And I do believe we are still allies of the US"
, President
Juncker
said.
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