Russian President Orders Retaliation Against Western Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 5 ordered his government to draw up a response to Western economic sanctions, imposed over allegations that Moscow is backing separatists in Ukraine's restive east.

“The Russian government has proposed a number of measures in response to the so-called sanctions imposed by some countries. I think that in the current circumstances, in order to ensure the interests of our producers, we can consider this possibility now. Of course, this should be done carefully so as to support domestic producers and not create obstacles for customers,” Putin was quoted by news agencies as saying.

Mr. Putin wants Russia

On the same day, Itar-Tass reported that Russia has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin added that Moscow hopes the meeting will take place by the end of August 5./.

According to VNA