The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has warned the US of a “painful” response if further sanctions are imposed on the country. Both the US and EU are considering stepping up measures against Russia in response to the country’s role in Syria, particularly the heavy bombing of Aleppo.Sanctions have already been imposed by western nations on Russia in response
to the country’s annexation of Crimea. But on Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said: “If the US opts to further toughen sanctions in defiance of common sense and in disregard of its experience that has already been quite painful for them, then we will find measures in our toolbox that will have a painful impact, particularly in terms of America’s positioning in the world.”Russia has long complained of US aggression and expressed concerns over perceived encirclement by US-backed Nato allies. This rhetoric has been stepped up in recent months in response to increasing tensions.
Earlier in October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said ideological “aggressive Russiophobia” was at “the heart” of US policy towards the country.
Both Nato and Russia have conducted mass military drills close to border areas, though Russia caused further unrest by transferring nuclear capable missiles to the eastern European enclave of Kaliningrad, also in October.
source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-us-sanctions-aleppo-syria-putin-obama-sergey-ryabkov-hollande-merkel-a7371096.html
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