Speaking at a news conference in the Russian city of Ufa, the presidentthat there was a question over which sanctions should be lifted and when, but went on to say they should be ended as soon as possible.
"We are calling for the comprehensive lifting of them as soon as possible," Putin said, according to Reuters.
Iran has also been restricted from selling oil as part of the sanctions. Putin said Iran would probably increase its oil production once the curbs are lifted.
"It is possible, the global economy would adjust to it, I mean that consumption would grow... we are ready for it," he said.
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