US Ambassador in Moscow John Sullivan, caused by the Russian Foreign Ministry, was announced by a series of Moscow response measures in connection with the new sanctions of the American side. This is stated in the report of the Russian department.
It is noted that the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Ryabkov met with the head of the diplomsia. During the conversation, it was emphasized that the United States acts contrary to the stated intention to build relations with Russia. It is noted that such behavior is unacceptable and “caused a new heavy blow” by relationship.
The statement also states that Washington does not respond to constructive proposals from Moscow and only aggravates the current state of affairs. “Attempts by the American side” to warn from further escalation “Completely inappropriate,” – pointed out in the Foreign Ministry.
Earlier, Sullivan stated that his visit to the Russian Foreign Ministry was held at the request of the American side. He described a meeting as “professional and respectful.”
April 15 US President Joe Biden signed a decree on the introduction of new sanctions against Russia. Restrictions touched individuals and legal entities. Among the grounds for their introduction, allegedly hostile activity of Russia in the cybersfer, interference in the elections in the United States or other foreign countries.