He recalled that the counterparts in Europe and the United States, as well as Russian opponents in NATO, made appropriate statements about the line to contain Russia.

“Of course, with such a line for them, as they say, all means are good, we are aware of ourselves, we don’t wear rose-colored glasses, and, of course, we constantly feel these attempts at restraining ourselves,” Peskov replied to a question from journalists.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Moscow would respond toughly to any pressure from the West, including sanctions.