Russia is open to cooperation with the United States and the European Union, when partners of the Russian capital will move away from the language of sanctions, said the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov, speaking in the state Duma. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July 2014, the EU and the US from point penalties against certain individuals and organizations have moved to the measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. In response, Russia restricted imports of food items from countries that have imposed against her punishment. In June this year the EU extended the punishment until January 2016, the Russian authorities have decided to extend food embargo for a year. "Once again, we remain completely open to the resumption of full interaction with the European Union, and the United States. Naturally, when our Western partners will move away from its current position, based on the unpromising language of ultimatums and sanctions illegitimate, " - said Lavrov.