Russia faces isolation and stagnation British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Russia could face long-term isolation and stagnation because of the crisis in Ukraine and urged the EU not to fear intimidation from Moscow. In an article published in the edition of Sunday Telegraph, Hague said that the West should consider today a new mode of relations with Russia, which will differ from the approach practiced in the last 20 years. The new approach is to exclude Russia from some international organizations and reducing its influence in Europe . Head of the Foreign Office accused Russia of scare tactics , which is peculiar to a completely different era . At the same time , he noted that Britain and its European partners are not going to succumb to fear . The illegal annexation of the Crimea is an outrageous seizure of territory, and her previous referendum was a mockery of democracy - said Haig . security Risk According to the head of the British Foreign Ministry , we are talking about the most serious threat to European security since the beginning of the XXI century. At stake are the most important principles , including the territorial integrity of European nations and the right of democratic countries to choose their own future , - says the head of the Foreign Office . Previously this week Hague said Britain had decided to suspend all export licenses and military cooperation with Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Press annexation of Crimea to Russia . The minister noted that sanctions against Russia are not directed against its citizens and want to send a signal to the countrys leadership . According to him, the European Commission is now working on a new economic measures that can be taken against Russia . Hague urged the Russian authorities to do everything necessary for a peaceful resolution of the crisis . We never gave up on diplomacy and not looking for a way to permanent confrontation with Russia . However, Europe should have no fear of intimidation , - says the minister. energy independence One of the main methods to reduce the influence of Russia in Europe , according to Haig , is to achieve EU energy independence . If necessary, we must be prepared to diversify natural gas supplies to Europe , including through the Southern Gas Corridor - said the head of the British Foreign Ministry. The new approach is to exclude Russia from some international organizations and reducing its influence in Europe . Head of the Foreign Office accused Russia of scare tactics , which is peculiar to a completely different era . At the same time , he noted that Britain and its European partners are not going to succumb to fear . The illegal annexation of the Crimea is an outrageous seizure of territory, and her previous referendum was a mockery of democracy - said Haig . security Risk According to the head of the British Foreign Ministry , we are talking about the most serious threat to European security since the beginning of the XXI century. At stake are the most important principles , including the territorial integrity of European nations and the right of democratic countries to choose their own future , - says the head of the Foreign Office . Previously this week Hague said Britain had decided to suspend all export licenses and military cooperation with Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Press annexation of Crimea to Russia . The minister noted that sanctions against Russia are not directed against its citizens and want to send a signal to the countrys leadership . According to him, the European Commission is now working on a new economic measures that can be taken against Russia . Hague urged the Russian authorities to do everything necessary for a peaceful resolution of the crisis . We never gave up on diplomacy and not looking for a way to permanent confrontation with Russia . However, Europe should have no fear of intimidation , - says the minister. energy independence One of the main methods to reduce the influence of Russia in Europe , according to Haig , is to achieve EU energy independence . If necessary, we must be prepared to diversify natural gas supplies to Europe , including through the Southern Gas Corridor - said the head of the British Foreign Ministry.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 06:10:05 +0000
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