Alexei Bogdanov. Punishment has affected only a small part of the economy of Russia, said in an interview Last news chief sanctions counselling in Russia Consulting organization Sergey].

"Have an idea about what punishment is something very global. In reality, if these organizations really understand, after all this, we see that the effect of punishment is very narrow, and, having understood, it is possible to work very well. The deterring effect is really great, But some landslide impact of punishment cannot be seen, " said], which consults Western businessmen in Russia, mostly from Germany.

"Undoubtedly, certain entities affected very much, But it is rather isolated cases. In General, the negative impact of punishment consists in creating an atmosphere of distrust and anxiety among those organizations that do not quite understand, because it is, " he said.

according to his statement, only a single organization could be adversely affected if was only placed under punishment, and the response of the business, such as the importation of apples from Poland, supply of technical equipment for the army or logistics." But no, in General the effect is rather spoiled moral environment, " concluded the expert.

The US, EU and several other countries imposed against Russia punishment because of the position of the Russian capital in Ukraine. Russia called these penalties unconstructive and answered their own countermeasures, such as a ban on the import of certain food items from countries that have imposed against Russia punishment.

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Western countries from March 2014 has repeatedly imposed sentences because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in March 2015, when was expanded US sanction List.

A list of Russian citizens and organizations that have come under penalties - in the material of the Fin news

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