they are sanctions imposed by the united states and the euroean union. sanctions imposed by the united states and the euroean union. yes, sanctions. they are sanctions imposed by the united states and the euroean union. yes, i and the european union. yes, i think_ and the european union. yes, i think we — and the european union. yes, i think we need an orderly process— think we need an orderly process and i am very much looking _ process and i am very much looking forward to continuing my discussions with the syrian caretaking government and the authorities here. it comes as the united states has made "direct contact" with the rebel group hts which now controls the country. the us currently still designates the rebel group as a terrorist organisation. america's top diplomat — secretary of state — antony blinken has been speaking injordan after a summit on syria's furture with representatives from several arab countries, turkey and europe... he said it was important for the us to communicate with the islamist group. america and our partners have an import