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President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz said in Brussels on October 20 that the sanctions against the Russian Federation would remain in place until Minsk agreements are fully implemented.

“Sanctions will be maintained and they will continue to be applied until Minsk agreements are completely fulfilled,” – said Schulz in his doorstep statement before the start of the EU summit, adding that the Minsk deal must be implemented by all parties to the conflict.

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