“This statement suggests that in Europe there are sensible politicians and states that adhere to the interests of their own people, and do not succumb to pressure from outside. Obviously, the continuation of the sanctions war is beneficial only to the United States, and not to European countries. Europe has traditionally been a very important partner for Russia in the trade and economic terms, ”said Morozov.

According to the deputy, Italy will be followed by other European states and illegal restrictions on Russia will be lifted.

“Sanctions have no effect, our country is large and self-sufficient. It is impossible to change the fundamental approaches of Russia to foreign policy using such restrictions, ”he concluded.

Earlier, in a conversation with the newspaper Izvestia, Prodi assessed the situation surrounding sanctions against Russia.

The ex-prime minister noted that the European economy is really suffering enormous damage due to the anti-Russian sanctions policy.