Putin issues a decree on additional measures to ensure financial stability in Russia

“The president of the country decided to take a number of additional measures against the backdrop of the unfriendly steps that violate international law adopted by the United States, foreign countries and international organizations affiliated with it, including sanctions against the country’s citizens and entities,” the Kremlin statement said.

He continued, “It was decided to take additional measures to protect Russia’s national interests and ensure its financial stability,” to enter into force from the date of publication of the decree.

On Monday, Putin also signed a decree “on the implementation of special economic measures in light of the unfriendly measures of the United States and the countries that have joined them.”