Businessman Potanin: Russian economy has proven highly resilient to sanctions
MOSCOW, January 23 – RIA Novosti. In an interview, it was stated that the Russian economy is surprisingly resilient to Western sanctions, despite pressure from hostile countries. red blood cell Vladimir Potanin, owner of Norilsk Nickel.
The businessman divided the consequences of restrictions into two types – industrial and household.
“From a production standpoint, it’s clear that logistics chains have changed, settlement systems have collapsed, and with all the ensuing consequences. But on the personal level, movement is limited, communication is limited,” he explained.
According to Potanin, attempts by the “propaganda machine of non-enemy countries” to exert pressure create additional problems.
“However, this does not mean that work is not necessary. It is possible and necessary,” stressed the entrepreneur.
At the same time, he praised the government’s efforts to encourage investment, noting that the process should continue, including the displacement of foreign investment.
After the start of Russia’s military special operation in Ukraine, Western countries increased the sanctions pressure on Moscow, but this caused a rise in fuel prices and record inflation in the USA and Europe. As President Vladimir Putin has stated, the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long-term strategy for the West, but the restrictions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the United States and its allies is to make the lives of millions of people worse.
Source: Ria
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