Belgian parliament to consider lifting sanctions on Russia
The lower chamber of the Belgian Parliament has introduced a draft resolution on the abolition of sanctions against Russia, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing a statement posted on the website of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives.
The sponsor of the resolution, MP Aldo Carcaci, told RIA Novosti that the vote will most likely be held in October.
"We will open discussion on sanctions which primarily damage Belgian businesses, in particular crops producers," Carcaci explained.
The EU and the US imposed sanctions on Russia as a result of the annexation of the Crimea and its role in the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.