“The imposition of sanctions is absolutely logical in the policy of the United States aimed at intensifying pressure on its main geopolitical competitors - Russia and China. In an ideal storm, that is, a number of negative circumstances, the United States will make efforts to increase this pressure. Russia has accumulated a serious margin of safety in the National Welfare Fund, which will allow it to pass through the crisis period without any problems. Therefore, the Americans are increasing their efforts, ”he said.
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According to Asafov, “logic suggests that facing new challenges, all countries, especially the largest economies, should abandon sanctions and sit down at the negotiating table” to work out joint measures to eliminate the consequences of the economic crisis.
“Nevertheless, the likelihood of sanctions is high. Whether it will fulfill the tasks of the Americans is a big question, ”the expert concluded.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, said that the US was considering introducing new anti-Russian sanctions to stabilize oil prices.