Russian Foreign Ministry will present the list of unfriendly countries soon: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated. According to him, there will be no need to wait long: the criteria are clear:
“The government has clear instructions, the criteria by which we are guided in this work are clear. So, I think there is no need to wait long,” Lavrov said.
On 15 April, the United States imposed new sanctions against Russia, affecting 32 individuals and associations. The sanctions also prohibit American financial institutions from buying Russian government bonds during the initial offering after 14 June. In addition, Washington announced the expulsion of 10 members of the Russian diplomatic mission.