EU foreign ministers don't discuss gradual cancellation of sanctions against Russia

EU foreign ministers have not discussed a gradual cancellation of sanctions against Russia at a meeting in Bratislava, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini has stated.

"We have not discussed this issue with the ministers, but as far as I know, it is being actively discussed today in some EU countries, particularly in Germany. We focused on how to achieve the full implementation of the Minsk agreements and what the EU can do besides sanctions," she said.

Mogherini noted the main objective of European diplomats is not to impose sanctions but settle the conflict.