Moscow warns that the new Western sanctions will not go unanswered

Director of the Russian analytical "Levada Center" Lev Gudkov, in an interview with "Commander in Chief" to explain why 38% of respondents believe that even if Ukraine are fighting Russian troops, Russia is right, that does not recognize this fact. Ie more than a third of Russian citizens believe that government policy should be based on a lie.

"Yes, it is. In war as in war. In such a geopolitical game that is the Kremlin, it is considered that the rights of one who is stronger. It is absolutely immoral position, but because of the morality of today and can not speak. People know that there are fighting (in the Donbas fight rossiyane- Ed.), It is no secret, but they believe that the best is here to maintain this position, "- said Gudkov.

He stressed that it is the pursuit of certain self-imposed isolation is very characteristic, and it is associated with a very serious national inferiority complex, frustration and a failed upgrade, which was all in Russia 25 years.

"It's very strong, very painfully complex. Therefore, the ability to free himself from comparisons with the West, the pressure of the West, above all the moral, legal - it is a very strong impetus to the mass consciousness. People feel more free, more lightweight, proud of. The degree of self-esteem after the annexation of the Crimea has risen sharply, "- said the sociologist.

He said that under the "freedom" is due to isolation from external control.

"So somehow I am to myself and I do not care what you think of me. About this position. Insolent, demonstrative, power, very characteristic of the current political class because of their arrogance position accepted by public opinion. This is supported by propaganda. At the grassroots level is illustrated by the St. George ribbons ", - the expert said.

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Russia on the issue of sanctions is committed to the principle of reciprocity, no new sanctions measures against it will not remain unanswered. This was stated by presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

"Russia has repeatedly stressed its affairs sanctions commitment to the principle of reciprocity. Naturally, on the basis of reciprocity, any sanctions steps will not be left unanswered, "- said Peskov told reporters.

As is known, according to the results of the summit "Big Seven" in Bavaria, it was decided to extend sanctions against Russia, and the United States are considering the introduction of new ones.

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