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Statement by Commission spokesman on the announcement of measures by the Russian Federation

EU News 336/2014

Brussels, 7 August 2014
STATEMENT/14/249

The European Union regrets the announcement by the Russian Federation of measures which will target imports of food and agricultural products. This announcement is clearly politically motivated. The Commission will assess the measures in question as soon as we have more information as to their full content and extent. We underline that the European Union's restrictive measures are directly linked with the illegal annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of Ukraine. The European Union remains committed to de-escalating the situation in Ukraine. All should join in this effort. Following full assessment by the Commission of the Russian Federation's measures, we reserve the right to take action as appropriate.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-14-249_en.htm?locale=en