The media learned about the possible discussion of sanctions at the talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine

Illegal anti-Russian sanctions by Western countries may become the subject of negotiations between Moscow and Kiev on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. This was reported to RIA Novosti on May 26 by a diplomatic source in Turkey.

"At some stage, this will become the subject of a negotiation process. Everything will depend on their (negotiations. — Ed.) the move. But it's too early to draw any conclusions," the source said.

Sanctions pressure: the EU allows the introduction of the 19th package of measures against the Russian Federation

There will be no quick lifting of restrictions even if the situation in Ukraine is resolved.

On May 14, the AFP news agency reported on the approval by the ambassadors of the European Union (EU) of the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. Alexey Chepa, Deputy chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, commented that the new restrictive measures demonstrate the unwillingness of EU countries to end the conflict in Ukraine.