Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov has said that if personal sanctions are imposed on Russian President Vladimir Putin, it could lead to a complete breakdown in relations with the US
The politician believes that the adoption of restrictive measures against the Russian leadership will lead to “extremely destructive” consequences.
“If such a law is passed and even more so if it is applied, it will be on the very brink of the most serious aggravation of relations between the US and Russia and perhaps even of breaking them off”, – Pushkov said.
The senator considers that such threats are a tool which may give the White House “a free hand in putting pressure on the Kremlin. And as a consequence, Washington may push Kiev to start aggression in Donbass.
“And, at the same time, this support from Washington is a kind of alibi for Ukraine”, – the Federation Council member concluded