A Russian diplomat has warned that the Kremlin will take retaliatory measures in response to any extension of the European Union (EU) sanctions against Moscow.
According to Russia’s Interfax news agency a diplomat on the condition of anonymity on Wednesday said: “We are against a new twist of the sanctions spiral … and our reaction is politically sharp and founded.”
The “technicalities” of Russia’s response will be specified later, he said, adding that Moscow always reciprocates sanctions and “will not turn the other cheek.”
The source further rejected the Kremlin’s alleged involvement in the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, accusing, instead, …read more
Source: Iran English Radio
