Vladimir Putin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin refused to comment on the journalists ‘ question about whether he regrets about electing Donald trump President of the United States. He stated this at a press conference after talks with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinistö, the correspondent “reports Tapes.ru” on Thursday, July 27.
“And we can evaluate the work of Mr. trump on his very high office. It is the business of the American people. And the first and second”, — said Putin.
Earlier Thursday, the head of the Board of the Center for strategic research, former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin in an interview with Reuters expressed concern that Russia could remain under us sanctions for years, limiting economic growth and investment, and increase the gap between the country and the world. However, he hoped for improved relations between Moscow and Washington in the next year or two.
A day earlier, the head of the Ministry Maxim Oreshkin said that the possible extension of US sanctions against Russia big blow to the us President and the interests of European business.
July 25, the house of representatives of U.S. Congress passed a bill providing for the introduction of new restrictions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. The document now has to be approved by the Senate, and then President.