“Today, no matter what sanctions the United States imposes, they will not bring down the Russian economy, these are all statements of a person who is under the impression of Russia in the 90s.
Russia in 2021 is a radically different state, ”the parliamentarian said.
He added that Ukraine, together with the West, has been announcing a "Russian invasion" for the seventh year already.
The former US ambassador to Ukraine previously threatened Russia with "serious sanctions" in the event of "aggression" against the Ukrainian side.
According to the American diplomat, these sanctions "could simply destroy" the Russian economy.