Amidst the continuing tension between Russia and the countries of NATO Regarding the Ukrainian file, Moscow stressed today, Monday, that it will respond to any British aggression or sanctions once morest its interests.
A Kremlin spokesman said the British threat was an attack on Russian business, undermined the British investment climate and raised tension in Europe.
He also stressed that any sanctions would backfire on London, because the British contribute to many Russian companies. And he added in a press briefing, according to what was reported by Archyde.com, that his country would respond to any such measure in accordance with its interests.
Sanctions on Putin’s men
In addition, he made it clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin will respond to the United States and NATO at the time he deems appropriate, in reference to the latter’s refusal last week to provide Security guarantees for his country, regarding not threatening the interests or military expansion to the east.
Those stances came following the British government announced earlier today that it would impose sanctions on companies and individuals with close ties to Putin if Russia took any anti-Ukrainian action.
pressure on Moscow
During the last period, London intensified pressure on Moscow, hinting at targeting interests “that directly concern the Kremlin”, in the event that it invaded its Ukrainian neighbor.
Nord Stream 2 strategic gas pipeline between Russia and Germany may also be among the potential targets that London and Washington are considering targeting with sanctions, as well as Russian financial transfers in dollars.
It is noteworthy that since the end of 2021, accusations have been made that Russia has mobilized up to 100,000 soldiers on the Ukrainian border with the aim of launching an attack.
However, Moscow denies any such scheme, and at the same time demands written guarantees for its security, including the refusal of Ukraine to join NATO and a halt to the expansion of the alliance to the east, which the latter rejects.
However, the conflict between Kiev and Moscow has its roots in years past, as it began in 2014, when the Ukrainian east witnessed a war between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists, accusing the Kremlin of sponsoring and supporting them militarily and financially. In the same year, Moscow annexed the Crimea peninsula, inflaming more tension between the two parties.
