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Nuland says sanctions to be lifted from Russia after implementation of Minsk Agreements

Published May 18, 2016 at 1:09 pm

US Secretary of State John Kerry (2nd R) walks with National Secutiry Advisor Susan Rice (L) and Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland through the Colonnade during the US-Nordic Leaders Summit at the White House on May 13, 2016 in Washington, DC.

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The anti-Russian sanctions may be lifted after the full implementation of the Minsk Agreements, and the United States wants the Minsk Package of Measures to be implemented as soon as possible, says U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland.

Speaking to journalists on May 18, Nuland recalled President Barack Obama’s words that the sanctions may be lifted if and when the Minsk Agreements are fully implemented.