The Russian Foreign Ministry has commented on the recommendation of the EU to extend the sanctions – RBC

The Russian Foreign Ministry has promised to keep the effect of its stop-list to the moment when the European Union will not give up your own blacklist. This is stated in the comments the Russian Foreign Ministry.

«Of course, the validity of the Russian stop-list depends on the appropriate steps on the part of the European Union. We do not need to extend the list of “portions”, as does the EU – it will act to cancel esovtsami its restrictive measures. In case of refusal from its so-called Brussels blacklist our response will not take long, “- said in the comments of the Russian authorities.

The statement followed the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the EU envoys to renew the anti-Russian sanctions that affect both individuals and legal entities. The decision of the committee of representatives of countries – EU members must approve the Council of Europe. According to media reports, it has to happen in mid-September.

«So far, unfortunately, there is a situation where on extending sanctions against Russian citizens and organizations dominates the view Russophobic aggressive minority in the leadership of the EU and its member members. This ignored the arguments of their own economists and political scientists about the ineffectiveness of restrictive measures against Russia & lt; … & gt; », – said in a commentary.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that the response of Moscow is completely legitimate: in accordance with the international law, the State may take countermeasures in order to protect and restore their legitimate interests. indicated in the Foreign Ministry, and added that all the figures of the Russian stop-list were listed on the basis of the federal law “On the Procedure for Exit from the Russian Federation and Entry to the Russian Federation».

At the end of May, the European media have published a list of 89 People who are denied entry to Russia. This stop-list was criticized by Western politicians. In response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the reaction to the lists – is an attempt to “replace international law own predilections».