“The goals of those who impose sanctions against our country are clear, they do not hide them - to destroy our economy, restrain development, harm citizens, “cancel” Russia and everything related to our culture, traditions, everything Russian and Russian” , - TASS quotes him.

He said this while speaking to the participants of the superfinal of the IV Leaders of Russia contest.

Earlier, Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav Volodin announced the failed attempts of the US and the EU to isolate Russia.