According to the senator, such a statement by the German deputy can be called sound.

“They say what we said four to five years ago. Sanctions cause damage to all countries that participate in the sanctions policy, ”Tsekov explained.

Earlier, Stegner expressed the hope that in 2020 there will be progress on the issue of lifting sanctions against Russia.

The German politician believes that "the more one can advance on the Minsk agreements, the Norman format and Steinmeier’s formula, the sooner there will be no sanctions."