RIA Novosti: Medvedev: Energy, Finance Sanctions Against Russia May Provoke 'Asymmetric Response'
New Sanctions against Russia in energy or finance sectors could trigger an assymetric response from Moscow, such as closing its airspace, Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told the Vedomosti newspaper in an interview released Monday.
“It is they [the West], who should be asked whether there will be new sanctions.But if there are sanctions, linked with energy, [or] further restrictions on our finance sector, we will have to respond asymmetrically.
For instance, [with] restrictions in transport area. We act on the premise of friendly relations with our partners, and this is why the sky above Russia is open for flights. But if we are restricted, we will have to answer,” Medvedev added.