US Ambassador sets conditions for lifting sanctions on Russia

The United States hopes to find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine soon, and then we can talk about normalizing relations with Russia and about progress in lifting sanctions, US Ambassador to Russia John Huntsman said.

US Ambassador to Russia John Huntsman.

"Progress on the issue of sanctions depends on the quality of our work on the issues that led to sanctions. I think we need to look at the origins of this problem and understand why our relationship is the way it is today. Many sanctions were imposed not only by the United States but also by Europe because of the situation in Ukraine," Huntsman said in an interview with St. Petersburg TV.

"If we can resolve the Ukraine issue, namely come to a mutually acceptable agreement, we will have a positive outcome. But this requires serious efforts to resolve the disputed issues," - the US diplomat added.

Mr. Huntsman emphasized: The main goal is to end the violence in Donbass. Why is the US intervening in this issue? Because it is a matter of international law and territorial integrity. They are very important not only to the US but also to the world community.

"We are one of the parties that are involved and have imposed sanctions. We are also the party that hopes to find a solution soon. So that we can move to the stage of normalizing relations... It is the job of diplomats to solve these problems. I hope I can do that. I know our president hopes so. And the Congress," - said the US ambassador to Russia.

According to Sputnik