The State Duma appreciated the decision of the EU to extend sanctions against Russia

The parliamentarian drew attention to the extension of the sanctions regime against Russia even in the context of the global economic crisis.

“We are already accustomed to the fact that Washington’s policy dictates the terms of the entire Western community, regardless of the realities or the economic crisis that arose during the coronavirus pandemic ... For us this is already familiar, but for European farmers and industrialists, who perhaps they hoped for better economic ties with Russia, this is rather unpleasant, ”Balbek said.

Earlier, the EU Council announced the extension of sanctions against Russia until January 31, 2021.