Ahead of the G20 summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin has restated his anger over sanctions levied against Moscow. In a guest article for a German newspaper, he warned that trade barriers are becoming the norm.In an editorial published on Thursday in the German business daily Handelsblatt, Putin criticized “politically motivated” sanctions, describing them as a hidden form of trade protectionism. Putin Trump meeting confirmedPutin is also scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the talks. Read more: US won’t waive Russian sanctions, denies Exxon Black Sea requestMoscow has responded with measures of its own, including a ban on western food imports. Last month, Washington added 38 individuals and entities to its sanctions list, prompting Russia to cancel a meeting with senior US diplomats.

Source: Daily News Egypt July 06, 2017 13:07 UTC