sanctions · medvedev · iran (санкция · медведев · иран)
Dmitry Medvedev proposed the creation of a platform for countries under sanctions to coordinate their responses and potentially implement counter-sanctions. The idea was discussed during his visit to Iran, where he met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev proposed creating a platform for countries under sanctions to coordinate responses against illegal restrictions.
- The idea has been discussed previously at the St. Petersburg Legal Forum.
- Medvedev stated that sanctions imposed on Russia are considered illegal because they do not comply with UN Charter or other international treaties.
- The meeting between Medvedev and Iranian President Pezeshkian took place during Medvedev's visit to Iran.
Points of divergence
- Medvedev mentioned that the idea could involve creating a treaty or platform for countries under sanctions to develop positions on how to counteract restrictions and possibly introduce counter-sanctions. — vm
- The idea of forming a community of countries subjected to sanctions was discussed at the St. Petersburg Legal Forum with the Iranian Minister of Justice after Russia's sanctions were imposed. — vedomosti
- Special representative of the European Union for sanctions David O'Sullivan acknowledged that EU sanctions against Russia do not have mandatory legal force but are morally justified by partner support. — vm
- The US added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and NIO to a blacklist in June, accusing them of cooperating with China's People's Liberation Army. In response, China imposed export restrictions on 10 American companies related to defense industry and banned Chinese government agencies from purchasing products from 46 U.S. firms including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. — vedomosti
- Medvedev emphasized that the work in this direction can be continued, as restrictions outside the UN Charter are illegal. — interfax
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