Russia says unprecedented Western sanctions imposed on its financial, arms, and energy sectors over the Ukraine crisis would hurt the United States and the European Union.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Russia defiant in face of unprecedented western sanctions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Russia's Foreign Ministry on July 30 called the latest EU sanctions a \"thoughtless and irresponsible step\" and said they will \"inevitably\" lead to higher energy prices in Europe.