Sanctions against Russia should be preserved - Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama says that there is a need to keep sanctions against Russia.

It is reported by Censor.NET citing Gazeta.ru.

At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny Obama discussed the importance of a firm and decisive position on Ukraine and the Russian aggression there, as well as the need to maintain strong sanctions and ensure full implementation of the Minsk agreement, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

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Earlier, Head of the European Council Donald Tusk called to preserve broad sanctions regime against Russia.