Putin says all sides have an interest in lifting sanctions on Russia

Russia had overcome all hardship related to western sanctions, says Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Reuters | Updated: 05-06-2018 20:25 IST | Created: 05-06-2018 20:25 IST
Putin says all sides have an interest in lifting sanctions on Russia
Putin said sanctions and protectionist measures are harmful to all sides involved and that all sides have an interest in lifting sanctions against Russia. (Image Credit: POR)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Russia had overcome all hardship related to western sanctions as he spoke at a news conference in Vienna after talks with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.

Asked about European Union sanctions imposed on Russia, Putin said sanctions and protectionist measures are harmful to all sides involved and that all sides have an interest in lifting sanctions against Russia.

Speaking alongside Putin, Van der Bellen repeated Austria's position that it will act in unison with the European Union in dealing with Russia. 

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