MOSCOW, February 27. Moscow will take countermeasures in case of introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions Washington, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
“We leave for all options, including used and, if necessary, will be applied fairly painful countermeasures,” – quoted Ryabkov “Interfax”.
He did not rule out that the United States will introduce new sanctions, and admitted that he was prepared for such an eventuality.
“It has already happened when the reasons for which were introduced earlier sanctions, removed, or changed the situation. Therefore, we must be prepared for such an eventuality, “- Ryabkov said in an interview with Russian media.
At the same time Ryabkov refused to announce a possible kontrsanktsii, saying that Russia” does not pursue for PR effect “.
” It is not always what is done in reaction, including asymmetric, becomes public. We continue to work on preparations for possible new sanctions. We do not see the connection between American actions in the field of sanctions and what is happening in reality, in the world, as it were, two of the disparate spheres, “- said the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
” This is not a situation where absolutely always apply the principle of “an eye for an eye “, although reflectivity is needed” – he added.
Earlier, US State Department spokesman Jen Psak during the daily briefing, said that the issue of sanctions against Russia is actively discussed in the US administration, but the final decision is not accepted. State Department spokesman expressed concern that the fighting in the east of Ukraine are continuing in some regions, although the overall situation “slightly improved”.
And today, Bloomberg, citing sources in the administration of US President reported that sanctions can be subjected to one or several Russian banks. Both officials who took part in the discussion of the sanctions, said that blocking Russian banks will lead to a significant deterioration in bilateral relations and can cause far-reaching consequences, especially for the European economy.
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