Russia builds law to "deal with US's arrogant behavior"

Russian State Duma. Photo: Sputnik

"While conducting numerous discussions on unfriendly actions towards Russia, we mentioned the need to counter the US's aggressive behavior, as well as its creation of obstacles for Russian business," the speaker of the Russian lower house of parliament told reporters.

Mr. Volodin said that the draft law will be discussed in the Russian State Duma Soviet Council with the participation of representatives of all factions, then sent to the regions of the country, finalized with the participation of experts and the government.

The draft will then be submitted for consideration at the next session of the State Duma.

According to the explanation of the Press Service of the State Duma of Russia, the bill was developed to provide a response to the unfriendly and unconstructive actions of the United States, as well as sanctions against Russia.