Ukraine, Russia and the EU. Breaking the deadlock in theMinsk process. CEPS Working Document No. 423 / June 2016
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2016

Although the Minsk process brought about a de-escalation of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine, not all of its 13 points have been implemented, including a ceasefire and withdrawal of heavy weaponry. In the absence of a military option, economic sanctions have become the core instrument of the EU and the US, to respond to Russia’s aggression. At the end of June 2016, when EU Heads of State and Government meet to discuss the extension of sanctions against Russia, they should bear in mind that Russia