“Sanctions are not good, but harm that is done not only to Russian citizens, but also to those who introduce appropriate sanctions. Such a policy is harmful to the entire progressive world community, ”he said.
The deputy stressed that the Russian side "will prepare an appropriate response and will not leave such actions unattended."
“Nevertheless, it is worth noting that sanctions do not cause Russia the harm that the EU counts on. It is not our country, but the entire international community, that suffers from the sanctions, ”said Shvytkin.
Earlier, the EU extended individual sanctions against Russia.
Restrictive measures include, but are not limited to, freezing of assets and travel restrictions.
Currently, sanctions have been imposed on 170 individuals and 44 legal entities.