Russia systematically and cynically puts pressure on Ukraine because of its intention to establish a free trade zone with the European Union , said the leader of the parliamentary faction of the "hits" Vitali Klitschko at a special meeting of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs .
According to Boxer , Russia's actions are contrary to the existing bilateral and multilateral agreements , as well as norms and standards of the WTO , "Interfax" reports .
Vitali Klitschko has also accused the current leadership of Ukraine in impotence and inaction , and promised that the opposition parties will do everything for the European integration of Ukraine.
Last week, the famous boxer once again proved that he was thinking about participation in the presidential elections in 2015 from the opposition.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin said that the Customs Union will consider taking protective measures , if Ukraine chooses to liberalize customs regime with the EU , and Presidential Aide Sergei Glazyev reported that Russia may tighten customs procedures, if Ukraine will sign an association agreement with the EU.