In the Federation Council told how sanctions affect the fight against coronavirus

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a Member of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Oleg Morozov said the impact on the fight against coronavirus have sanctions. It is reported IA “NSN”.

“Sanctions are a direct do not cause harm in terms of suppression of coronavirus, but they cause economic damage, including countries that have serious problems with a pandemic,” said Morozov.

According to him, the sanctions impeded the fight against COVID-19, but no direct link.

Also, the Senator expressed the opinion that the pandemic will change the political and economic character of the community.

“Russia today, you need to give Europeans and Americans a chance to understand that the policy of sanctions has no prospects”, – said Morozov.

Earlier, the Russian permanent mission to the UN expressed regret in connection with the locking of the Declaration of solidarity in the fight against coronavirus, initiated by Russia in collaboration with 28 States. In the Declaration it was proposed to recognize leadership in the fight against the pandemic coronavirus and to establish cooperation of States among themselves and with who.

the document Also called upon to provide assistance to the most affected States, to abandon the trade wars and unilateral sanctions imposed in circumvention of the UN security Council.

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