“It is true, we stated that for a number of reasons regarding the sanctions at this stage it was impossible to move forward,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
Along with this, he added that the union countries unanimously approved the common “political lines” of their position regarding the actions of Turkey.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump signed a decree imposing sanctions against Turkey in connection with a military operation.
Turkey’s military operation in the SAR began on October 9. According to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, its goal is to eliminate the terrorist threat against the country and create a security zone where it is planned to return Syrian refugees.
More on the topic - in the material RT.