China News Service, June 16. According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 16th, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Pankin said that Russia has not discussed the possibility of withdrawing from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and will not take this step.
According to reports, Pankin said that no matter how difficult it is in the WTO, Russia joined the organization based on expectations and interests, and "we do not intend to close the door."
He also said there was no legal process to expel Russia from the WTO.
But he conceded, "Unfortunately, the impossible can become possible under the current circumstances."
Earlier, Tolstoy, vice chairman of the Russian Duma, said that Russia has withdrawn from the European Commission, and the next step is the WTO and the WHO.