Trade representative says Russian econ develops despite sanctions
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (PRIME) -- It is clear that Western sanctions against Russia are unable to stop its economic development, Trade Representative to the U.S. Alexander Stadnik told PRIME on Friday.
“Sanctions by the U.S. are limiting cooperation and some investment banks are warning about dangers of investing in Russia due to the sanctions these days. But in general, these are Western banks such as Merrill Lynch. Russia cannot be stopped by sanctions. This is not a motto, this is objective reality confirmed by both rising macroeconomic figures and growing authority of our country,” Stadnik said.
The volume of trade between Russia and the U.S. is expected to grow by 15–17% in 2017 and 20% in 2018, he added.
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