Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said that Western countries have started a large-scale trade war against the Russian Federation. His words lead the way RIA News.
He emphasized that sanctions are not just a name for what is happening, but a way to achieve goals. According to the diplomat, the tasks and goals are being formulated directly in the context of “the beginning of a real trade war”. declared by the collective West.
A representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the European Union has imposed a ban on the import of Russian aluminum products within the scope of the 12th sanctions package against Russia.
According to Zakharova, sanctions are once again being used for unfair competition purposes, in this case against Russia.
Official sanctions are also included in the new 12th sanctions package of the European Council compulsory Exporters of European goods will include in their contracts a condition that these goods will not be re-exported to Russia or any other country for further use on Russian territory. The requirement will come into force for all new export contracts by March 20, 2024.
Previously USA extended List of anti-Russian sanctions