Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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Series Title | Briefing |
Series Details | October 2016 |
Publication Date | October 2016 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
While EU-Russia relations had long been difficult, in 2013 they took an abrupt turn for the worse, after Ukraine signed an association agreement with the EU, and Russia responded with attacks on its former ally in spring 2014. The latest setback came in October 2016, following Western condemnation of Russia's part in the brutal bombardment of Aleppo. In the short term, an easing of tensions seems unlikely. In March 2016, EU foreign ministers agreed with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, on five guiding principles for EU-Russia relations: + full implementation of the Minsk agreements Implementing each of these principles faces major difficulties. + The EU is unlikely to lift sanctions against Russia while implementation of the Minsk agreements remains stalled EU-Russia relations across these five principles were to be discussed at the 20-21 October 2016 European Council meeting. Author: Martin Russell |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2016/589857/EPRS_BRI(2016)589857_EN.pdf |
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Countries / Regions | Europe, Russia |