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In addition to the important diplomatic statements of the West regarding the condemnation of Russia's aggression in the sea of Azov, there is no real step forward. Europe is not ready to reinforce the sanctions. You have to watch what Washington does. But Putin will not stop.
The opinion of Channel 24 was expressed by the diplomat, foreign relations expert of Foreign Minister Alexander Hara
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According to the diplomat, adopted by the House representatives of the US Congress resolution, which one calls for the completion of the construction of the Russian pipeline North Stream 2, the other – condemning the Russian military aggression against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, are important. Although the resolutions do not oblige Russia to strengthen sanctions against Russia. But this is a step in that direction.
The US House of Representatives' resolution is an important reference to the law of neutralization of opponents in the United States, which provides for sanctions against Russia. This will allow Americans to block or suspend the construction of North Stream-2,
– says Hara.
Moreover, it is positive that the vote of the deputies on the report on EU-Ukraine cooperation in the format of the association agreement, which states, that "Nord Stream-2" is a political project, is not economically justified, and it is better to block it. Although, according to Alexander Hara, the German government and Russia are investing money in the North Stream 2, project on which this project is absolutely necessary. It is therefore necessary to consider whether the United States will exert financial pressure on European companies involved in the construction of the pipeline in the coming year
Putin must seek an exit to save his face when the attack and capture of our ships and our sailors. Therefore, he will try to blackmail Washington to force them to make concessions and negotiations. The arrival in Venezuela of two Russian strategic bombers TU-160 is an element of pressure on the United States. An irritant to the security situation in the United States and a signal that can not be considered separately from the situation in the Black Sea
– stresses Alexander Hara.
The expert notes: Putin will constantly increase the degree of tension. Starting from Ukraine and ending with the Americans. In the Black Sea, Putin will try to cut the main links that unite Ukraine to the world, close our ports.
Recall, the House of Representatives of the US Congress passed 2 resolutions on the actions of Russia. One of them calls for the completion of the construction of the Russian pipeline "North Stream-2", the other – condemning the military aggression of the Russian Federation against the Ukraine in the Kerch Strait. The document calls on the Russian Federation to immediately return the ships and their crews to Ukraine, to stop violating the sovereignty of our State and to impede Ukrainian navigation through the Straits of Kerch, which enjoys this right in accordance with the standards. and international agreements.
The resolution also confirms the provision of politics, economics and security in Ukraine. American assistance. In a resolution against the completion of the construction of North Stream-2, US politicians support the imposition of sanctions on the Russian gas pipeline in accordance with paragraph 232 of the "Law against American Opponents through Sanctions" ". In addition, the resolution urges European governments to abandon North Stream 2.
US Secretary of State for National Security, John Bolton, said that a new private meeting between Putin's presidents and Trump was impossible while Moscow holds Ukrainian warships seized near Kerch Straits
On December 13, the European Union continued its economic sanctions against Russia. The EU has not seen any progress on the Minsk agreements. The European Union has decided to prepare to strengthen its support for the affected regions of Ukraine. In addition, European leaders demand the immediate release of all detained Ukrainian seamen.
What's happening in the sea of Azov? On November 25, a Russian border ship raided a tug of Ukrainian troops in the sea of Azov. It is known that two small armored artillery boats and a navy attack tug of the armed forces have moved from the port of Odessa to the port of Mariupol in accordance with international standards.
However, in Russia, Ukrainian warships "illegally entered the temporarily closed waters of the territorial sea, Russia" and continued their movement towards the Kerch Strait.
A group of Ukrainian navy ships continued their journey to Mariupol. However, right out of the Kerch Strait, Russian border ships opened fire on Ukrainian ships, injuring six Ukrainian soldiers. Russia also seized 2 Ukrainian ships and captured 24 Ukrainian sailors, who had already been arrested in occupied Crimea.
Ukraine then introduced a military state in the 10 regions until December 26th. And Russia blocks Ukrainian ships and ports in the Azov Sea.
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