US sanctions hinder American trade, not Russia. This was stated by the Russian Ambassador to the USA Anatoly Antonov. RIA News.
“Thousands of anti-Russian restrictions create serious problems for American business. “Firms and companies are losing huge revenues by leaving the Russian market, abandoning our energy resources and other goods,” Antonov said.
He added that the restrictions imposed also harm the interests of America’s allies in Europe; The negative impact of recent anti-Russian sanctions has been felt most by Belgium, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Germany.
Antonov compared the US actions to the Russian proverb: “I saw the branch on which you are sitting.” The diplomat added that this branch is a “dollar” branch.
Before that the European Union spent Since February last year, 304 billion euros have been paid for gas imports, and overpayments due to anti-Russian sanctions have amounted to 185 billion euros.
Previously Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico statedHe will not support EU sanctions against the Russian Federation.