Russian President Vladimir Putin called crooked and cynical actions of Washington against Moscow. So the head of state commented on the bill on new anti-Russian sanctions, approved on Tuesday by the US Congress. If this document (first approved by the Senate and then signed by President Donald Trump) eventually adopted, it will cause particular regret, Putin said on Thursday, July 27, after a meeting with the head of Finland Sauli Niiniste.

The leader of the Russian Federation called the development by the Americans of a new package of sanctions "actions with special cynicism". The head of state noted that Moscow's response will depend on the final version of the draft law.

"We, as you know, behave very restrainedly, patiently, but at some point we will have to answer. It is impossible to endure endlessly some rudeness in relation to our country, "- quotes RIA Novosti Russian President.

Putin believes that Russia is constantly trying to provoke.

"That diplomats sent a large number without explaining the reasons, the diplomatic property was torn away, which in general does not fit in any way, because it contradicts the fundamental norms of international law," the president emphasized..

In his opinion, the US bill now being discussed in the EU is nothing more than an attempt to use geopolitical advantages in the competitive struggle and achieve benefits at the expense of the Allies. In addition, anti-Russian sanctions are generally illegal in terms of international law and violate WTO rules, he recalled..

Also, the head of the Russian Federation touched on the topic popular for several months in the United States about alleged Kremlin interference in the American elections. The investigation, which is being carried out by Washington on this score, speaks of the growing anti-Russian hysteria and internal political struggle in the country. Putin regrets that the relationship between Russia and the United States is being sacrificed for intra-American issues, whereas "together we could address much more acute problems that both the people of Russia and the people of the United States are more concerned with".

He refused to assess the election and work of the head of the White House Trump, since this is not a matter for Russia, but for the American people.

New Russian anti-Russian sanctions were also commented on by Putin's Finnish colleague. Niiniste called this issue "not easy and not painless for the European Union".

"The proposed sanctions would have immediate consequences for other countries, not only for Russia," added the president of Finland and urging the EU to begin negotiations with the United States.

Earlier on Thursday, the European Business Association (AEB) issued a statement in which it criticized the US draft law on restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.

"The introduction of sanctions hampers the normal implementation of business activity, and can also lead to a serious decline in production and the number of jobs in the relevant sectors," - said in a statement by the AEB. The organization expressed concern that the US restrictions "will affect the interests of European companies and EU countries in the energy and other sectors related to Russia,".