The German Chancellor said that sanctions would push back the Russian economy a decade ago.
Moscow will not be able to maintain its military potential due to tough Western sanctions imposed in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in Vilnius on Tuesday, according to Voice of America.
decades ago . This means that it will not be able to participate in world economic and technological progress, “Scholz told reporters during a visit to Vilnius.
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As a result of Western sanctions against Russia over the war against Ukraine, there has been a serious shortage of semiconductors, electrical and computer equipment. Experts believe that the technological crisis in Russia has already begun .
