“We do not understand what could be the reason for any sanctions.

On the whole, we do not accept the sanctions conversation and the sanctions language, we consider it absolutely unacceptable.

But in this case, we do not understand the reasons for discussing the topic of any sanctions, ”said Peskov.

He said this, answering a question about whether the Kremlin expects sanctions from Germany or other European countries in connection with the situation with Navalny.

On September 2, Berlin announced that the conducted research revealed a substance from the Novichok group in Navalny. 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference called Navalny a victim of poisoning.

The Russian embassy urged partners to avoid politicizing the incident.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, commenting on Germany's statement about a substance from the Novichok group at Navalny, said that the international community needs to properly respond to this situation.