The German authorities, speaking of trade tensions between Kiev and Moscow have called to respect the right of Ukraine to the close relationship with the EU. In Berlin expect to conclude the association agreement between Ukraine and the EU.
Berlin said that the German government is carefully studying the developments around trade barriers imposed by Russia on Ukrainian products.
"Ukraine should be able to develop a close, including economic relations with both Russia and the EU. It must recognize and partners of Ukraine ", - said the press secretary of the federal government, commenting on the customs blockade of Russia, which lasted, the assurance of the leadership of both countries before the start of the week.
Abama dog. The German government pointed to the fact that favor the further rapprochement of Ukraine with the European Union and expect to sign an Association Agreement at the Vilnius Eastern Partnership Summit in November. Nevertheless, reminded the Germans, it is necessary to fulfill a number of requirements previously voiced Brussels.
Important criteria for the EU German government considers progress in the adoption of the electoral law, which would correspond to the European standards in the implementation of the Association Agenda, as well as stopping the practice of selective justice.
"If you look at the current situation in Ukraine, it is impossible not to notice significant drawbacks in terms of respect for the rule of law. An important example of this is the conclusion of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko . Thus, Ukraine has not fulfilled these criteria "- complained the representative of the German Federal Government.
Yesterday brought the Reporter.biz Russian media that the new "strong argument" for failure of Kiev from European integration could be expulsion Ukrainian workers from the Russian Federation.
History of conflict
Recall, according to the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU), from August 14 this year, Customs Service of Russia included in the list of "risky" without exception Ukrainian importers that virtually indefinitely blocked the delivery of goods from Ukraine. FUE has appealed to Prime Minister Mykola Azarov with the request to promote the early resolution of trade disputes with Russia.
A number of companies, including suppliers of vegetables and fruits, as well as Metinvest, Inkerman International and Milkiland already stated that there are problems with customs clearance of goods at the border with Russia, and Obolon Corporation froze export products to the Russian Federation. Yesterday was informed of the fact that in recent times on the way to the Russian-Ukrainian border has accumulated nearly a thousand cars.
The Russian government has denied any imposition of sanctions on Ukrainian imports, noting that certain measures have been taken to address the customs authorities. In turn, the Federal Customs Service of Russia denies blocking supplies of goods from Ukraine and the creation of a "risk list" Ukrainian importers.
In addition to the above, add, yesterday, August 20, the Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine reported on the results of negotiations with their Russian colleagues from the Federal Customs Service started the day before, on August 19.
In particular, the report said, the parties agreed that additional customs control procedures in relation to Ukrainian goods do not apply, the goods cross the Ukrainian enterprises Russian customs normally.
Berlin said that the German government is carefully studying the developments around trade barriers imposed by Russia on Ukrainian products.
"Ukraine should be able to develop a close, including economic relations with both Russia and the EU. It must recognize and partners of Ukraine ", - said the press secretary of the federal government, commenting on the customs blockade of Russia, which lasted, the assurance of the leadership of both countries before the start of the week.
Abama dog. The German government pointed to the fact that favor the further rapprochement of Ukraine with the European Union and expect to sign an Association Agreement at the Vilnius Eastern Partnership Summit in November. Nevertheless, reminded the Germans, it is necessary to fulfill a number of requirements previously voiced Brussels.
Important criteria for the EU German government considers progress in the adoption of the electoral law, which would correspond to the European standards in the implementation of the Association Agenda, as well as stopping the practice of selective justice.
"If you look at the current situation in Ukraine, it is impossible not to notice significant drawbacks in terms of respect for the rule of law. An important example of this is the conclusion of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko . Thus, Ukraine has not fulfilled these criteria "- complained the representative of the German Federal Government.
Yesterday brought the Reporter.biz Russian media that the new "strong argument" for failure of Kiev from European integration could be expulsion Ukrainian workers from the Russian Federation.
History of conflict
Recall, according to the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU), from August 14 this year, Customs Service of Russia included in the list of "risky" without exception Ukrainian importers that virtually indefinitely blocked the delivery of goods from Ukraine. FUE has appealed to Prime Minister Mykola Azarov with the request to promote the early resolution of trade disputes with Russia.
A number of companies, including suppliers of vegetables and fruits, as well as Metinvest, Inkerman International and Milkiland already stated that there are problems with customs clearance of goods at the border with Russia, and Obolon Corporation froze export products to the Russian Federation. Yesterday was informed of the fact that in recent times on the way to the Russian-Ukrainian border has accumulated nearly a thousand cars.
The Russian government has denied any imposition of sanctions on Ukrainian imports, noting that certain measures have been taken to address the customs authorities. In turn, the Federal Customs Service of Russia denies blocking supplies of goods from Ukraine and the creation of a "risk list" Ukrainian importers.
In addition to the above, add, yesterday, August 20, the Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine reported on the results of negotiations with their Russian colleagues from the Federal Customs Service started the day before, on August 19.
In particular, the report said, the parties agreed that additional customs control procedures in relation to Ukrainian goods do not apply, the goods cross the Ukrainian enterprises Russian customs normally.