Ryabkov: the Russian Federation reserves the right to asymmetrically respond to US sanctions – TASS

MOSCOW, December 20. /TASS/. Moscow reserves the right to choose the time, place and form of response to US sanctions. This was stated by TASS Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Ryabkov, commenting on the extension of the US Treasury sanctions list against Russia.

“We have said many times and repeat again that we all need to be on the lookout, – the diplomat said. We don’t know what the next hostile to the us action may be taken by the current leadership of the United States”. “There is no logical stud in their behavior is long gone, and we by and large used to”, – said the Deputy head of the Russian foreign Ministry.

“Will expand their lists, see how you can respond asymmetrically to US, – said Ryabkov. – We reserve the right to choose the time, place and form of retaliatory action in the form as it will suit us, and how it would relate to our own priorities in the American direction.”

He also noted that Moscow is ready “to all of the terms imaginary and unwarranted hostile actions on the part of the outgoing administration.” “Do not be surprised if on January 20, the day of the inauguration of the next President of the United States at 11:59 a.m., that is, one minute prior to the entry of Donald trump in office, those who incessantly produces this kind of solution will again be somewhere behind the curtain, in the corner, writing some rescript, decisions, drive completely into the abyss of relations with Russia, which are now in deplorable condition due to the reckless and senseless policy of Washington,” Ryabkov said.

the U.S. Treasury Department announced the extension of the sanctions list against Russia in connection with events in Ukraine. Included in the list of seven individuals and dozens of organizations, as well as two vessels under the Russian flag.
In the sanctions list includes the following individuals: Mikhail Dedov, Michael KLISHIN, Kirill Kovalchuk, Dmitry Lebedev, Dmitry Mansurov, Oleg Minaev, Eugene Prigogine.

the United States and the European Union in 2014 have imposed sanctions against Russia in connection with events in Ukraine and the reunification of the Crimea with Russia. These restrictions include a ban on entry to EU countries and USA for a number of officials from Russia, frozen their assets. In addition, the restrictive measures imposed trade, financial and military. The sanctions had been extended and extended.