Dmitry Medvedev called “sanctions” is not the main problem of Russia – Radio Echo of Moscow

Dmitry Medvedev called "sanctions" is not the main problem of Russia – Radio Echo of Moscow

Prime Minister also outlined the main task for the domestic economy.

 Russia to cope with the limitations that have been imposed by Western countries in connection with the situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. About it on his Facebook page wrote Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. Summarizing Investment Forum in Sochi, he stressed that the sanctions – “not the worst thing for our country.” He also noted that “the main task in the coming years – to give new life to our promising territories to establish cooperation with the Asian region, radically rethink the possibilities for economic development.” Earlier it was reported that official Moscow does not intend to respond to sanctions, reports Gazeta.ru. “We are not in favor of such measures. This is an extreme measure, it is used only in the event that supports the economy of our country, “- said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak. Also Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich confirmed that the cabinet does not discuss the second package antisanktsy. In turn, the Minister of Economic Development of Russia Alexei Ulyukayev believes that the sanctions will work for a long time, but the new restrictions will be gone. He also believes that the main negative effect of the sanctions will be in 2016 and 2017.

 United States and European Union on September 12 announced the introduction of regular restrictions on Russia. Sanctions touched gosbanankov, oil companies and defense companies.