German MP called for the immediate lifting of the sanctions against Russia because, in European politics back to sanity. This opinion FBA “economy today” He voiced by a member of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security Franc Klinčević.
German parliamentarian Robbie Shlund called sanctions against Russia “absurd” and urged them to immediately cancel. “They contradict the declarations of the German government's solidarity and mutual assistance, needed to combat coronavirus”, – said MP. Shlund recalled, that the head of the Ministry of Health of Germany, Jens Spahn said 25 Martha, that solidarity and mutual assistance between the two countries in a pandemic coronavirus is unprecedented and extremely necessary.
The parliamentarian noted, that the rejection of the restriction would “gesture of humanity and contribute to understanding between peoples” and “step forward in support of the economies of Germany and Russia after a pandemic”. Shlund stated: threat of a pandemic has shown, that there is no collective Euro-Atlantic solidarity, so every country has the right to refuse sanctions. And this step today “for people”.
“Numerous single signals in Europe to lift sanctions against the background of a pandemic is gradually lining up harmonious choir, – He considers Klintsevich. - Pandemic is changing the EU's relations not only in politics, but also to his master - United States. Europeans began to realize the absurdity of what is happening - new challenges life threw humanity as a whole, and they require completely different actions.
And if there is any possibility to maintain the economic potential, workplaces, trade volumes, then you need to make any steps to do today. After all, tomorrow may be too late. Every day, Europe plunges into recession deeper, at some point there will come a point of no return, which will make the recovery process is extremely painful and expensive. Judging by the statements of European politicians, they begin to realize it.
But Russia, judging by the decisions of its leadership, ready for any eventuality. Even the script, when you have to be completely isolated from all contact with the outside world. Our country will be able to withstand the pressure and undergo a difficult period, then continue to evolve. European politicians understand this, but the country's fragmented EU pandemic incur unacceptable losses in all areas”.
World varies sanctions issue
Earlier, eight States have called on the UN to demand from a number of countries to remove unilateral sanctions, that hinder the fight against the spread of the new coronavirus. Russia, China, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Nicaragua, North Korea and Venezuela have sent a joint letter to the Secretary General about the international organization Guterres. “We can not allow political accounts stand in the way to save lives. It is time for global solidarity”, – said in Russian.
Guterres also called on G20 leaders to lift sanctions in connection with the spread of coronavirus. Secretary General noted, that they impede the delivery of medical supplies, Food and other essential items. A representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, referring to the G7, He pointed to the importance of effective measures against the coronavirus. According to him, We need to increase aid to Iran as a priority, but humanitarian aid and medical services outside the scope of the sanctions.
“The Russian divisions of radiochemical and biological safety in Italy, certainly, reduce the threat of a pandemic is not only in this country, but also in the EU as a whole. Thus today there are critics of this assistance in our country, and abroad. It is important to understand: Our specialists are now produced in Italy a huge invaluable experience to combat the spread of infections, that Russia will come in handy in the future.
At the same time Russia is leading to contain the spread of disease on its territory. Our country has all, to deal with the problem and prevent its conversion into an uncontrollable stage. And now, give up the sanctions no longer need Europe, than Russia. This is how it will save itself. It is necessary to end strife and think about, how the world will live on after the pandemic and interact for mutual development”, – concludes Franz Klintsevich.
Max Boot
