On the one hand, this is the energy sector - the most sensitive area for Russia. On the other hand, this impact on the financial sector, as it relates to the volume of loans and interbank relations, the Russian politician Konstantin Borovoi writes on the Observer.

These are serious sanctions, very sensitive to the Russian economy. What could be more important - sensitive to Putin's entourage.

Russian-American relations will develop normally if Russia implements international agreements if Russia will behave adequately on the international market, as it is appropriate for any state.

And Russian-American relations will be aggravated by mutual conflicts if Russia tries to continue the policy of gross, demonstrative violation of international agreements.

New sanctions are in place. So far, sanctions (personal - Red. ) Still were a warning, shots in the air. Now this is the action.

Resources to increase pressure on Russia, however, remained.

What is accepted as sanctions is not an embargo.

But, most likely, the embargo is the next stage of relations with Russia, if Putin tries to continue the aggressive policy.

reference. The 1974 amendment to the US Trade Law restricting trade with countries that impede emigration, as well as violating other human rights. Proposed by Congressmen Henry Jackson and Charles Vanik. Only 38 years later - on November 21, 2012 - the amendment to Russia was officially canceled by the Congress.