In the context of the epidemic, Italian business demands the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions
Anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the West are today an anachronism and a violation of international law.
Antonio Fallico, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank Intesa, stated this in an interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda.
He emphasized that the Italian economy is suffering enormous damage due to restrictive measures aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.
“There are no digital indicators that could reflect the situation of the economy yet, but until April 3, all production not related to life support has been stopped. In other European countries, events are developing approximately two weeks behind Italy, but things there are unlikely to be any better. This is already obvious in Spain, in France the situation is threatening, and in Germany it is also difficult. At the same time, the governing bodies of the European Union are reacting late, one gets the impression that they are confused,” the banker said.
He also believes that anti-Russian sanctions in these conditions should be lifted.
“Sanctions against Russia, as well as Russian counter-sanctions, look inappropriate in principle, since they violate international law. Only the UN has the right to impose sanctions. Well, in the current situation, sanctions are generally some kind of anachronism. But I am especially concerned that in the current situation, international mechanisms of cooperation and interaction are failing. Everyone plays for themselves when they need to work together, harmoniously, and join forces. There is no place for sanctions in such a structure,” Fallico is convinced.
As PolitNavigator reported, Russia began to provide assistance to Italy in the fight against coronavirus.
At the same time, NATO Secretary General stating the need in a timely manner to pay dues, actually withdrew from aid to Italy.
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