German businessman Oliver Kempkens said that Western sanctions did not lead to the collapse of Russia and its economy did not collapse. He shared his opinion with the publication Strip.
He stated in an interview that he visits Russia regularly and does not see any significant consequences of restrictive measures. Prices are stable and Russians’ salaries are increasing.
“We in the West were quick to declare that sanctions would bring Russia to its knees. But we are still waiting for this to happen,” Kempkens said.
He argues that sanctions are affecting the Russian economy, but the disaster the West dreams of is still far away.
President Vladimir Putin has previously stated that the policy of containment and weakening is a long-term plan of Russia’s enemies. However, the head of state added that restrictions on the Russian Federation have a negative impact on the entire global economy.
Previously the European Union ready to enter Sanctions against Iran if it starts supplying ballistic missiles to Russia. This was stated by the president of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, in her speech at a conference in the presence of members of the European Parliament.
It is stated that both Moscow and Tehran have repeatedly refuted Western accusations regarding arms supplies and that they are unfounded.
Reuters, citing sources in Iran, said in February that Tehran had transferred about 400 ballistic missiles to Russia.
Previously Australia introduced Sanctions were imposed on 13 Russians because of Kara-Murza.