The introduction of sanctions against Russia from the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo ? this is just an opportunity to remind ourselves, says the head of the state Duma international Affairs Alexei Pushkov. " penalties against us from Kosovo have the ability to smile. See, this is how they decided to recall the very fact of its existence, " Pushkov wrote on Twitter. On Thursday, it was announced that the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo joins the sanctions the US and the EU towards Russia in connection with the events in Ukraine. Kosovo's independence was recognized by 108 States. Russia is not included in their number, As the Russian authorities refused to recognize the independence of Kosovo, support Serbia's position on the issue and believes that the solution to this issue is the privilege of the Serbs. Remember, the relationship between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. The EU imposed against Russia fresh penalties against financial, oil and defense industries. Also expanded the list of individuals who are under punishment. The U.S. Also imposed fresh sanctions against the largest Russian organizations, as well as among them, Gazprom, LUKOIL, Sberbank, VTB, the state Corporation rostec and other. As said the official representative of the Russian foreign Ministry Alexander Lukashevich said that Russia's response to the fresh punishment will be commensurate. Russia has already prepared a response to the new package of sanctions imposed by the US and the EU.
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