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28.07.22 13:30
Frankly speaking, it’s a little puzzling how much time and energy is being spent by some discussing sanctions, or someone else’s money, rather than working on the clear roadmap to EU membership, US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan said in an exclusive interview with InterPressNews.
According to the Ambassador, there has been a lot of vague insinuations about sanctions and pressure from the United States. She said those who are sanctioned by the United States know it because the information is posted publicly.
"There has been a lot of vague insinuations about sanctions and pressure from the United States. This is not how financial sanctions work. Those who are sanctioned by the United States know it because the information is posted publicly. The Department of the Treasury issues press releases, and maintains a public, searchable list in order to inform banks and other institutions that sanctions have been imposed.
Frankly speaking, it’s a little puzzling how much time and energy is being spent by some discussing sanctions, or someone else’s money, rather than working on the clear roadmap to EU membership," Kelly Degnan said.
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