Russia's Foreign Ministry voiced regret over the fact that the law on sanctions against Russia has come into effect in the United States.
According to the ministry, its initiators are trying to impress on the US public a certain image of Russia.
"Its very title – 'Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act' – speaks for itself. This is a very short-sighted and even dangerous policy fraught with undermining stability for which Moscow and Washington bear special responsibility," the website of the ministry says.
The ministry stressed that they are not going to leave unanswered hostile actions, including the expulsion of our diplomats by the US authorities and the seizure of diplomatic property.
"Trading barbs is not our choice. We are open for cooperation with the United States in the spheres where we consider it useful for ourselves and international security, including settlement of regional conflicts. However, productive cooperation is only possible if Washington politicians overcome their delusions," the statement notes.
