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On the recordMarch 1, 2016
If Minsk II does not go forward because of the slow progress within Ukraine on reform, it is going to be difficult to extend the sanctions in Europe.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlighting challenges in extending sanctions based on Ukraine's reform progress.

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