Putin respects Kyiv s choice for FTA with EU with reservations| Ukrinform

Putin respects Kyiv s choice for FTA with EU with reservations| Ukrinform:

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Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russia will respect Ukraine's decision to conclude a free trade area agreement (FTA) with the European Union, but will be forced to take measures to protect its own economic interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Channel One and Associated Press.
"Well, let's see what will be the choice of the Ukrainian leadership. We will treat with respect any choice, no matter what choice is made, and, of course, we will continue to work. But the matter is simply just how will we work, what should we do to protect our own interests. Well, we'll see," Putin said.
A reminder that Ukraine plans to sign the Association Agreement with the EU in November. Earlier, Russian President advisor Sergey Glazyev said that Russia may raise the question of cancelling a free trade regime with Ukraine if it signs the association deal with the EU, providing also for the establishment of a free trade area."

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