The European Union is considering the possibility of strengthening restrictive measures against Russia in case of victory in the presidential elections in the United States of the candidate from the Republican party Donald Trump. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources.
European officials are discussing the possibility of tightening sanctions against Russia in case Trump wins the election.
‘Any easing by Washington would put Europe in a difficult position, as it is the US that enforces the rules in the first place,’ a European official said in comments to the agency.
The European Union may also allow customs officials in the community’s countries to restrict the export of goods if they believe they may be destined for Russia. The agency’s interlocutors pointed out that the EU also intends to add 45 more ships allegedly carrying Russian oil to the blacklist and impose restrictions on imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia. Belgium, France and a number of other countries also proposed to ‘better monitor’ the import of Russian LNG to the EU.
We will remind, earlier The Wall Street Journal published the results of a poll, according to which the candidate for the US presidency from the Republican Party Donald Trump in the elections are ready to support 47% of Americans.
