Scholz announced his intention to maintain sanctions against Russia for a long time

According to RIA Novosti, Scholz said that from the very beginning of the crisis, "it was clear that these sanctions would have to be maintained for a long time, as their effectiveness increases from week to week."

According to him, "not a single sanction will be lifted if Russia tries to dictate the terms of the peace agreement."

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that the Russian side had long adapted to existence under sanctions.

In June, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced a difficult period for the economy to adapt in the face of sanctions.