USA: punishment has led to difficulties in the Russian economy
U.S. authorities believe that the punishment of the West became one of the factors that have led to difficulties in the Russian economy, said the head of the National economic Council (NEC) Jason Furman.
" We have imposed the punishment, " he said, Recalling that they affected both individuals and entire sectors of the economy. According to him, " This has led to uncertainty ", which became the second factor that led to problems. In addition, he said, " the negative impact of the reduction of oil prices ", RIA " Novosti." But even before oil prices began to decline, the Russian economy experienced difficulties, said Ernest. Before Tuesday, the White house said that the head of Barack Obama is ready to sign the law on anti-sanctions by the end of the week. This letter came on the background of statements by U.S. Secretary of state John Kerry about the fact that the Russian Federation " makes constructive steps to resolve the fall in Ukraine, which in the end increases the probability of the cast to mitigate the sanctions regime. Remember, passed by the U.S. Congress a draft law " On support of freedom in Ukraine " gives the President the right to impose penalties against " authorized by the Russian Federation, as well as organizations that are controlled by the Russian government." For example, the document provides for the introduction of sanctions with respect to foreign authorized " if the head of the U.S. indicates that they make significant investments in certain Russian projects related to oil ". The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the draft law was regrettable frankly its confrontational nature. Obama until not adopted the opinion On the signing of the bill, calling it " counterproductive " just because the law can alienate US from Europe. The feedback of the experts, the draft law for the first time may relate to foreign companies and foreigners involved in energy projects with the participation of Russia.
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