McCain says some EU states seek ways to ease Russian sanctions

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (PRIME) -- Several European countries are seeking for ways to ease the sanctions against Russia, U.S. Senator John McCain told PRIME late Tuesday.

“I think there is clearly a lot of conversation amongst the Europeans about lifting the sanctions…There are many countries that are looking for the exit sign," he said. "I have been hearing it for months, that there is enormous pressure in a lot of countries, particularly Germany, to lift the sanctions."

The decision to ease sanctions will depend on the results of negotiations with U.S. authorities at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, McCain added.

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