Vladimir Putin signed a decree on special economic measures in connection with the unfriendly actions of Kiev regarding the citizens of Russia, notified on the Internet representation of the Kremlin.
It was a response to " contrary to international law, Ukraine's actions related to the introduction of restrictive measures on Residents and legal entities of the Russian Federation ".
it is said that the Russian Federation will cancel the special economic measures if Ukraine stops the action of their punishment relative to Russian citizens and Russian organisations.
The government is mandated to create action and to find out the list under.
Relations of Moscow and Kiev deteriorated after the coup in Ukraine, the return of the Crimea to Russia and the beginning of the confrontation in the Donbass.
in January 2015 the Verkhovna Rada adopted the message that Russia is called " an aggressor country ". Kiev many times accused Moscow of meddling in Ukraine's Affairs, such as involvement in the conflict in the South-East of the country, espionage, cyber attacks and even the supply of Ukrainian rocket engines in the DPRK.
Ukraine has imposed penalties against Russian organizations and individuals, and regularly adds to the list. Last time It happened in August.
Moscow has repeatedly stated that is not a party to domestic conflict and is interested in Kiev overcame political and economic crisis.