Russian President on official visit to Austria, June 2018

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Series Details June 2018
Publication Date 05/06/2018
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Russia's President conducted on 5 June 2018 an official visit to Austria, in which it held talks with the country's political leaders and bussiness stakeholders.

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During the visit, the existing economic sanctions implemented by the European Union upon Russia were one of the main topics. The Russian leader argued it was in the country's interest to encourage a united and prosperous European Union. Austria was scheduled to take on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union later in the year.

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The Guardian, 05.06.18: Putin pushes for end to 'harmful' sanctions during Austria visit https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/05/putin-pushes-for-end-to-harmful-sanctions-during-austria-visit
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