Russia has sent a strong signal to the West that it will not be intimidated by their actions, and will take steps to protect its interests. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that it will take “targeted measures” against countries that have imposed sanctions on it.
The statement comes in response to the US and EU sanctions imposed on Russia over its alleged involvement in the Ukraine crisis. The sanctions have had a significant impact on the Russian economy, with the ruble losing more than half its value against the US dollar since the start of the year.
The statement said that Russia will take “targeted measures” against countries that have imposed sanctions on it. It did not specify what these measures would be, but it is likely that they will include economic and diplomatic measures.
The statement also said that Russia will continue to pursue its own interests, and will not be intimidated by the West. It said that Russia will continue to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will not accept any attempts to interfere in its internal affairs.
The statement is a clear sign that Russia is not willing to back down in the face of Western pressure. It is likely that the West will continue to impose sanctions on Russia, and that Russia will respond with its own measures. This could lead to an escalating cycle of sanctions and counter-sanctions, which could have a significant impact on the global economy.