“Since we are preparing sanctions, we are also preparing for possible counter-sanctions,” RIA Novosti quoted the official as saying at a briefing.
According to him, it is necessary to pay close attention to the energy market.
He noted that against this background, the EC is assessing scenarios for interruptions in Russian gas supplies.
Earlier, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that the sanctions against Russia prepared by Europe imply blocking Nord Stream 2.
Also on January 28, the Russian Foreign Ministry expanded the list of representatives of the EU countries and EU institutions who are banned from entering the country.
This decision was made on the basis of reciprocity and parity in the light of the fact that Brussels continues the "illegal, destructive and senseless" policy of unilateral restrictions against Moscow.