Leonid Slutsky
The head of the Duma Committee on international Affairs Leonid Slutsky commented on the new US sanctions against a number of enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Russia. On Sunday, March 26, reports “Interfax”.
The politician pointed out that these measures indicate about Washington’s reluctance to see in Moscow an ally in the fight against terrorism. “Unfortunately, we have to admit: Washington is still, as in the administration of the [Barack] Obama refuses to see Russia as a partner. Respectively — and an ally. The question in the first place, of course, talking about the interaction between the fight against international terrorism,” — said Slutsky.
The MP stressed that specially drew attention to the theme of cooperation of Russia and the USA in combating international terrorism. “It’s kind of indicator: today it is vital to join efforts in the fight against this scourge. And what do we see? Sanctions. I would even say imposed “from the corner”. In this direction, it would be possible to set aside all disagreements and misunderstandings in the name of such an important goal — the defeat of the terrorists. But no. Washington, unfortunately, not gone with the old, well-trodden “friends” paths of Russia”, — he added.
On March 25, the United States imposed two-year sanctions against eight Russian companies from-for violations of U.S. law on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction regarding Syria, Iran and North Korea. What kind of claims are available to companies has not been specified.
The Russian foreign Ministry has expressed bewilderment about it. In turn, the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security Viktor Ozerov told RIA Novosti that the sanctions would not harm the Russian economy, as “in terms of foreign trade relations with the United States do not stand comparison even with the EU”.