MoscowMOSCOW, 7 Apr. Extensive anti-Russian sanctions did not lead to the isolation of Russia, but isolated those who imposed these sanctions. Economist Andreas Beck came to this conclusion, according to the German television channel N-TV. Restrictions, the expert recalled, were not supported by many countries. First of all, these are China, India, Israel, Pakistan, as well as almost all of Southeast Asia and the Middle East — a similar picture in South America and Africa. As a result, a dangerous situation has developed for the German economy, since in the global economy everything ultimately depends on access to resources. In this regard, Beck recalled that Russia is an important exporter of aluminum and nickel, and Germany depends on these supplies. The United States also has a great demand for these goods. A number of Western countries have introduced new sanctions against Russia because of Ukraine. According to presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, the Western sanctions are very serious, Russia was preparing for them in advance. He added that they require analysis and coordination of departments in order to develop response measures that are in line with national interests. Vladimir Putin said that the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long-term strategy for the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the West is to worsen the lives of millions of people. Putin also said that the United States and the European Union had effectively defaulted on their obligations to Russia, freezing its foreign exchange reserves. He added that the current events draw a line under the global dominance of the West in both politics and economics. relations with MoscowAgainst the backdrop of tightening Western sanctions related to the military operation in Ukraine, Russia has transferred payments for natural gas supplies to unfriendly states into rubles. Gazprombank will open special currency and ruble accounts for foreign buyers. They will be able to transfer funds to the first account in the currency specified in the contract for the supply of blue fuel, the bank will sell it on the Moscow Exchange, after which settlements with the supplier will begin. rubles by unilateral breach of contracts. The Kremlin remarked on this: «No payment — no gas.»
