Western sanctions against Russia are not helping to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine, state-run Itar-Tass news agency quoted Russia's envoy to the European Union as saying on Aug. 1.
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Reuters: Western sanctions do not help to de-escalate Ukraine crisis – Russian official
A man with his dog looks at a damaged area after shelling in Donetsk on July 29, 2014.
