Russia`s plans do not include the occupation of Ukrainian territories, but the protection of civilians and Russian citizens in Donetsk and Lugansk, Russian Ambassador to Cyprus Stanislav Osadchiy said in a statement to CNA on Thursday.
At the same time, with regard to the possible impact of the sanctions against Russia on Cyprus, he estimated that the volatility of the ruble in the foreign exchange market, provoked by the new package of sanctions, will significantly increase the cost of tourist packages denominated in euros, which may negatively affect the tourist traffic from Russia to Cyprus.
Osadchiy, who was responding to CNA questions on the issue said “Russia has been doing everything in the last eight years to ensure that the situation in Donbass is resolved peacefully within the framework of the Minsk agreements.
Source: Cyprus News Agency