In the case of the new "great adventures" of Vladimir Putin, the European Union can impose new sanctions against Russia, they can respond by blocking imports of European goods.

This "Apostrophe" was told by the former ambassador of the European Union in Moscow Michael Emerson.

According to him, the sanctions can be strengthened if Putin decides on a "new big adventure" that will be more serious than the history of poisoning the former GRU officer Sergei Skripal.

As one possible example of strengthening sanctions, Emerson cited the termination of the financial translation system of SWIFT for Russian institutions.

Regarding the actions of the Russian Federation in response, the former ambassador said that Russia can do little. Refusal to supply gas and oil to Europe will hit them harder. However, it is possible to strengthen counter-forces.

"Now they block the import of European agricultural products, but not cars, equipment and so on. So if the relationship continues to deteriorate, they can impose sanctions on exports from the EU and will be able to receive cars and most goods from Japan, South Korea and China, "says Emerson.