18 March / 2016
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Statement by the Press Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Canada
The Canadian government decision to expand existing anti-Russian sanctions is deplorable and runs contrary to its declared intention of shifting to the policy of reengagement on the international arena.
Instead of reassessment of failed policies, an unfortunate repetition of a confrontational pattern has occurred which will surely have negative consequences for Russian-Canadian relations.
This is not how diplomacy is done and it does not pave the way to an honest and mutually respectful dialogue.
