Alexey Labetskiy, Russia’s Ambassador to Brazil, stated that Western sanctions have failed and resulted in unforeseen consequences. In an interview, Labetskiy stated there are no shortages in Russia. Moreover, he said the sanctions have actually spurred new business avenues. Discussing a meeting between Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, Labetskiy […]
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