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     The head of the Greek government's Alexis Tsipras said that his country does Not agree with the punishment of the West about Russia, and the economic war as a continuation of this war is a dead-end policy.
     The Prime Minister said that there is an opportunity to bring a new level trade relations between 2 countries." We can have a significant interaction, which will give Greece the ability to export agricultural goods to Russia. You know that in the last few years this relationship was dealt a blow due to the fact that the previous government in my country Not done what could be done to defend this senseless, in my opinion, the politics of punishment because of the tension in Ukraine. This resulted in the embargo And the Greek agricultural commodities that have caused significant damage to the Greek economy, " Tsipras said in the interview to the news Agency.
     The head of government reminded that, as soon as he took office as Prime Minister, he received a message from the head of the European Council Donald Tusk, " which is almost considered a given Greece's position in favor of punishment." I called him, and also the high representative of the EU for foreign Affairs And security policy) Federica Mogherini And said to them: "do Not assume the position of Greece given, the situation has changed, and now another government in Greece. And now You must ask us before you make decisions, " said Tsipras." We do Not agree with the punishment. I think because it is a path that leads nowhere. I'm of the view that there is need for dialogue, diplomacy, we should sit down at the negotiating table And find solutions to big problems, " he said. Greek Prime Minister stressed that " economic war as a continuation of this war is a dead-end policy." I'm in favor of diplomacy, " said Tsipras.- I think a very important achievement of the Minsk agreement. I suppose I have to do everything they can to end tensions in Ukraine ". According to the Greek chief, during his first participation in the EU summit on 19-20 March, he, turning to his colleagues, the Prime Ministers And heads of countries, he said: "Tell me how You envision a new architecture of security in the European Union? You are with Russia on the opposite side with Russia or in the process of dialogue And understanding?"." The response from many I have Not received, " said Tsipras.- in my view the answer is clear: the new security architecture in the EU should include the Russian Federation ". Remember, Tsipras will visit the Russian Federation on 8 April. It is planned that the Greek government is planning to sign up to Moscow with a request to lower gas prices And the lifting of the embargo on the supply of the types of Greek products.