Head of Ukrainian presidential administration criticizes intentions to impose external sanctions on Ukraine
KYIV. Feb 20 (Interfax) - Andriy Klyuyev, the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, believes the possible imposition by foreign countries of sanctions on Ukraine will put the country at risk for splitting into two parts.
"If someone wishes our country well, they should help Ukraine. If sanctions are imposed and the situation deteriorates further, there is a risk that the country may split into two parts. A very tough conflict is going on. And imposing sanctions will be like pouring a can of gasoline onto a smoldering fire," Klyuyev said in an interview with European journalists, commenting on the intention to impose sanctions on Ukraine.
Responding to a question about the possible ways that European countries can help Ukraine, he said that it is important to continue the European integration of the country and conduct appropriate reforms.
"In many events, it is unclear who is right and who is wrong. We talked a lot with Arseniy Yatsenyuk [leader of the association Batkivshchina] on Tuesday. We covered the chronology of the events and we still don't understand the causes of some events. For example, yesterday's surge of aggression," Klyuyev was quoted as saying by his press service.
