Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed into law “On measures impact on the unfriendly actions of the US and other foreign countries”. The corresponding document was published on the official website of legal information today, 4 June.
recall, that the law has been developed in response to the US Treasury and the sanctions imposed on US companies, as well as companies from other countries, relating to the imposition of sanctions against companies and Russian citizens, certain restrictive measures. The law was approved by the State Duma 22 in May and by the Federation Council 30 May, after which he was sent to the president for signature.
According to the law, Government by the president can introduce different measures to counter US sanctions against Russia, but the restrictions should not apply to essential goods, analogues of which are not produced in Russia or other countries.
Also, US companies or companies controlled by them from other countries, barred from participating in the privatization of Russian state property, to participate in public procurement.
recall, that in the final version of the law was expelled ten possible countermeasures,, reducing the list of the primary sixteen to six points. for example, The norm, due to which the restrictions could get almost all Russian companies and banks with foreign participation.
Law comes into force from the day of official publication.
