"As for this continuing hysteria [over Russia’s alleged invasion of Ukraine], I cannot say we find it amusing, but we are truly perplexed. No matter what we do on our territory, the West considers it its right to lecture us on how to behave. This is simply a lack of good manners," Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
This can be seen in the recent calls to “check on what Russia is doing there.” It’s as if we announced an end to the exercises but they “don’t believe us.” Supposedly, they will have an opportunity to verify it with satellites and other information from their intelligence agencies. There is no end to the threats: “We dare you to invade Ukraine; we will promptly announce sanctions the likes of which the world has never seen.” Yesterday, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen spoke with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. After this conversation, it was announced that London and the EU would act together to “punish” Russia when they deem it necessary.
Britain is ready to act as the initiator, both with and without an excuse. A few days ago they approved a supplement to the Regulations they adopted in 2019 to announce sanctions against Russia as “punishment” for our actions on the Ukrainian problem. This “supplement” has nothing to do with Ukraine. It gives the British authorities the right to impose sanctions on any organisation, individual or legal entity that is linked with the Russian state, are of significant economic importance to our authorities or conduct activities as individuals or legal entities in industries that are strategically vital to the Russian Government (transport, the chemical industry and many other sectors).
"To make it clearer and more succinct: now the British authorities can impose sanctions on any individual or company just because they belong to Russia or are Russian citizens or organisations. This is unprecedented in history. If these regulations (still subject to certain procedures) finally enter into force, I have no doubt that our parliament will have every reason (it will be necessary) to adopt similar laws as regards those who are trying to build a career, increase public ratings or become more popular through Russophobic declarations," Lavrov stressed.
Moscow know how much London is used to playing its favourite role as provocateur in relations between Russia and the West.
"I hope other Western countries are more responsible than this, that they will see this as another attempt to trigger a new wave in the sanctions war and will not support it. I must emphasise that in any event, the Russian Government and our Parliament will not remain indifferent to what the West is trying to do," Lavrov added.
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