Czech government warns Russia sanctions may lead to new Iron Curtain


  • World
  • Wednesday, 30 Jul 2014

PRAGUE (Reuters) - A protracted trade war between the European Union and Russia would lead to a new "Iron Curtain", the Czech government said on Wednesday, but this week's new EU and U.S. sanctions would not have a major impact on the Czech economy.

The EU sanctions, which will be reviewed in three months, are part of the strongest international action yet over Russia's support for rebels in eastern Ukraine - support that Moscow denies it is giving.

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