"We all want to achieve predictability in Russia's actions… We expect Russia to return to complying with international standards and to implementing the Minsk agreements. Without that cooperation as before is impossible," Kucinskis said, addressing the deputies of the Saeima [national parliament]
The European Union imposed sanctions against Russia in 2014, having accused the Kremlin of exacerbating the Ukrainian crisis. Moscow dismissed the allegations and slapped Brussels with a food embargo in response.
In February 2015, the leaders of Russia, France, Germany and Ukraine elaborated a set of measures in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, aimed at Ukrainian reconciliation. The deal was signed by Kiev and the eastern Ukrainian militias. The measures include a ceasefire, weaponry withdrawals from the contact line and constitutional amendments.
