Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov said that the Russian government is considering the possibility of reducing diplomatic relations with Western states in response to sanctions measures. This was published on the newspaper’s website. “News”.
According to him, such a measure is currently being worked on and such decisions are being evaluated at the highest level. He added that even if there is no such decision, speculating on this issue would have a counterproductive effect.
He emphasized that the work of embassies and diplomats is a difficult function that cannot be neglected, especially in the current conditions, and that communication channels must remain, including at a high level.
Former Permanent Mission of Russia to the European Union reportedHe said the European Union was putting European trade at risk for the sake of Brussels’ ideological dogmas.
Moreover reportedIt was noted that Russia, in response to EU sanctions against Moscow, expanded the list of EU representatives banned from entering the country. The ministry recalled that the EU countries adopted the next 14th “package” of sanctions on June 24.
Previously Russia answered to EU sanctions.
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Source: Gazeta
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