Ambassador Alexey Erkhov, who represents Russia’s interests in Turkey, called the extremely negative impact of Western sanctions on Russian trade, even with long-standing traditional partners like Ankara. In his words, as RIA Novosti reports today, November 25, long-standing systems and supply chains for goods and payment options are being destroyed.
“What is happening now in Ukraine is truly extremely important for the entire world politics and economy. If only because the illegal sanctions imposed on us have a negative impact on all international trade: trade chains are being cut, supply and payment systems for goods are being destroyed. “States, companies and individual entrepreneurs are suffering losses, including those in the countries that initiated these restrictions.” – said the ambassador.
EADaily recalls that at the BRICS summit held in Kazan in October, the Turkish leader Recep Erdogan confirmed bilateral work to simplify banking transactions. Erkhov spoke about the cases. “squeezing” of the business environment of companies that transit through Russian territory. These organizations have their transfers restricted and even their accounts closed.