Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes that the introduction of new sanctions by the US speaks of the beginning of a trade war with Russia. He told about it during a meeting with the employees of the Kronotsky State Reserve. "If there is something like a ban on the activities of banks or the use of a currency, it can be called quite straightforward, this is an announcement of an economic war," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.. According to Medvedev, Moscow will respond to this war not only with economic but also with political measures.

The Prime Minister admitted that sanctions significantly limit the economic power of the country. "There is nothing good in this, because all sorts of restrictions ultimately affect the state of health of the economy, the movement of exchange rates," Medvedev said.. Recall that on August 8, Washington introduced the first package of sanctions against Moscow. The cause was allegedly the poisoning of the Violins in Salisbury. Russia is preparing a response, reports RT.