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16 of March, 13:01

Durant: the punishment of the West will not lead to political changes in Russia
Dmitry Znamensky. Punishment of the West, applied to Russia after the Crimea will Not be able to influence the political situation within the state and will Not lead to any changes in the country's leadership, says financial analyst, Professor, National Autonomous University of Mexico Clemente Ruiz dur?n.

"Subtle game here: They (the West) are waiting for relief positions (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and the strengthening of the opposition, but to changes in the political environment of Russia is (Sanctions) will Not," said Ruiz dur?n Last news .

at the same time he said That, coupled with the fall in world oil prices, which Russia strongly depends punishment had a negative impact on the economy of the state." The potential for rapid and uncontrollable recovery of oil prices is not, and this means the economy will get worse in 2015, it will become difficult for the Russian Federation ", - said the expert.

review of Ruiz Durant, the situation in the East of Ukraine cannot be called stable, for this reason, in case of escalation of the conflict the US and Europe will continue to put pressure on Moscow." They will press on, so that Russia did Not render assistance to the militia, " said the analyst. Simultaneously Ruiz dur?n have focused on large domestic market of Russia, which makes it possible to oppose sanctions.

As for the situation with the collapse of the Russian ruble, then it depends Not only on oil, the expert continued." What's important here is the amount of capital, and, if the Russian authorities will be able to defend their care by offering a clear programme of specific measures for the market, everything will be fine, " said Ruiz dur?n.

"I don't think That the ruble will continue to fall heavily, he already weakened enough, now he is stabilized together with the oil prices," the analyst added.

regarding Russia, the West has imposed a series of sanctions, because the Ukrainian authorities, as well as the United States and the European Union has repeatedly accused Moscow of meddling in Ukraine's Affairs. Russia denies it and calls such accusations are unacceptable. Moscow has repeatedly stated That it is Not a party to domestic conflict and not privy to the events in the Southeast, is interested in Ukraine to overcome the political and economic crisis.


Western States from March several times already imposed sentences on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices became the December limits when the head of the U.S. announced an economic blockade of the Crimea, and in the sanctions List a number of well-known figures from the Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.

A list of Russian citizens and organizations, first came under penalties - in the material of the Fin news

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