French MEP: Most EU countries did not want sanctions against Russia

French MP of the European Parliament Jean-Luc Shaffhauzer has expressed regret about the imposition of sanctions against Russia in an interview with Georgian media, he said that this decision was taken against the will of the leaders of most European states.

"These sanctions were imposed against the will of the leaders of most European countries. All of this was done with one purpose – to prevent any alliance with Russia and give an advantage to the United States," Shaffhauzer said.