Tuesday, July 22, 2014

British PM David Cameron calls on Europe to impose 'hard-hitting sanctions' on Russia

LONDON: In what is the sternest statement since the Malaysia Airlines disaster, British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on Europe to impose "hard-hitting sanctions" on Russia which should include restrictions on Russian banks and airlines and asset freezes on the "oligarchs and cronies" who support Vladimir Putin.

Britain has called for a blanket ban on arms sales to Russia with Cameron invoking the spectre of the Second World War and compared Russia's aggression to that of Nazi Germany.

Cameron also expressed his serious frustration at European Union countries, including France and Germany for failing to back his calls for the toughest possible sanctions against Moscow.


Referring to Putin's "bluster and obfuscation", Cameron has told parliament that if he does not change his approach to Ukraine in this then Europe and the West must fundamentally change our approach to Russia. "Those of us in Europe should not need to be reminded of the consequences of turning a blind eye when big countries bully smaller countries." he said.

Cameron said there is evidence that Russia has been providing training to separatist fighters at a facility in South West Russia, including training on air defence systems. Seconds before flight MH17 dropped out of contact, a surface-to-air missile launch was detected from a separatist-controlled area in south-eastern Ukraine. According to expert analysis, an SA-11 is the most likely missile type.................http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/British-PM-David-Cameron-calls-on-Europe-to-impose-hard-hitting-sanctions-on-Russia/articleshow/38875348.cms

22/7/14
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