Dmitry Birichevsky, Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, said that Russia has adequately responded to the sanctions and is striving for import substitution and moving away from the dollar. talked about it DEA News.
Russia responds to Western sanctions in a measured and adequate manner, guided by the principles of “do not hurt yourself” and “measure seven times”. “As we develop response measures, we focus on protecting our citizens and domestic businesses, and maintaining the stability of the national economy and financial system.”
According to him, Russia also aims to strengthen its technological independence. He noted that programs for the development of promising industries in the country are accelerating. Birichevsky added that such a line, noted by partners and competitors, has already demonstrated its effectiveness.
formerly Birichevsky declarationThat Russia did not exclude any option to respond to the sanctions, but tried to avoid extreme measures. According to Birichevsky, Russia has all the necessary means and means for this. The diplomat also offered to remain optimistic and hope that common sense would prevail in the West.