New sanctions may affect the Russian aviation industry.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to invite the European Union to enter against Russia new sanctions because of the worsening situation in Syria.
It is reported by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper in the issue, which will be released Sunday, October 16.
The theme of new sanctions will be raised at the European Council on 20-21 October. However, to agree on further sanctions with the coalition partners in the Bundestag, and then at pan-European level will be difficult, says the publication.
It is noted that US President Barack Obama in a telephone conversation Merkel promised support in case of unification of Europeans around the “strong reaction”. Further sanctions may affect the Russian aviation industry, which is important for the defense Ministry of the country.
The United States accused Russia in the attack on the humanitarian convoy of the UN in Syria, which killed at least 20 people. In the airspace over Aleppo was recorded two Russian su-24.
