Russia should retaliate tough economic measures in response to input from the Ukrainian authorities of the punishment relative to Russian legal entities and individuals, said Last news on Thursday, the head of the economic Department of the Federation Council Yury Neyelov.

in the lists of legal entities and individuals, published yesterday on the Internet office of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko enabled enterprise " Almaz-Antey ", " Helicopters ", " Aeroflot ", Gazprombank, Russian and foreign correspondents, and even human rights defenders.

Answering a question of the journalist of the Agency that will be performing "Aeroflot" flights to Ukraine, Neelov said: "I do Not think that the Firm will cease to fly. We also have some leverage ".

The Senator believes that at the present time, between countries will go the negotiation process, but in the end will suffer punishment Ukraine itself.

He also suggested that the sanctions lists for the Ukrainian authorities are preparing some Western special services." in these difficult times there are well-wishers of Russia, special services (West - ed.) who prepare appropriate lists for the Ukrainian authorities, " said Neelov.

"The response will be, will be tough, the answer must be. We are Not a country that ignores (is - ed.)", - said the head of the Department.

He drew attention that the Russian side is studying sanctions lists drawn up by the Ukraine, and will discuss the Response.

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