Russian Prime Minister Medvedev Says That Russia Is Ready To Face New Sanctions

Dmitry Medvedev (RIA Novosti / Sergey Guneev)

Medvedev Says Russia Ready to Withstand New Sanctions -- Voice of America

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has told lawmakers the country can weather the sanctions imposed by the West over the situation in Ukraine.

In a televised speech to the Russian parliament Tuesday, Medvedev said he will not let Russian citizens become hostage to political games and unfriendly actions.

The prime minister said he is confident his government will be able to minimize the consequences of sanctions and that it will act under what he calls new conditions. He assured lawmakers that Russian industries that rely on support from other markets would get it from the government.

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Russian Prime Minister Medvedev Says That Russia Is Ready To Face New Sanctions

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My Comment: Zero Hedge has a must read post on why sanctions will not impact Russia as much as some in the West would like to see happen .... Why Putin Is Smiling At The Bond Market's Blockade Of Russia -- Zero Hedge

Comment #2: Also from Zero Hedge .... Putting The "Costs" Of US Sanctions On Russia In Context.