Russian government may supports certain big companies if they fall under new US sanctions, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told reporters on Wednesday.
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 07th November, 2018) Russian government may supports certain big companies if they fall under new US sanctions, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told reporters on Wednesday.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert told Sputnik on Tuesday that Washington would proceed with imposing additional sanctions against Russia over alleged attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal. Moscow has strongly refuted the allegations of its involvement in Skripal's poisoning.
"I have commented many times on sanctions against our country, and I have absolutely nothing to add here, we have already adapted ourselves to different kinds of restrictions," Medvedev said, commenting on the possible new US sanctions.
He added that the restrictions could give Russia a "certain platform" for improving its economy and creating new economic mechanisms.
"So, nothing critical will happen, I'm sure. But this is unpleasant, and it will certainly force us to make certain decisions if need arises, including the decisions on supporting certain companies, big companies if they fall under such kind of sanctions. But we will certainly be able to stand up to it. It's just a pity that we have to expand our energy in doing it," Medvedev said.
