17 May 2014 15:01

Kudrin does not believe in Russia's full isolation

VLADIVOSTOK. May 17 (Interfax) - Former Russian Finance Minister and member of the presidium of the presidential Economic Council Alexei Kudrin believes Russia is not facing full isolation because of the events in Ukraine and the U.S.' and the EU's sanctions.

"I don't believe in a scenario of full political or economic isolation. I don't think the things will go this far. After all, I hope we, as a country, and our leadership feel where this line is and where the damage will be significant for the economy. I am sure everyone is assessing this," Kudrin said in an interview shown in a Saturday TV program hosted by Marianna Maksimovskaya on REN-TV channel on Saturday.

"I think everyone will be looking for a political solution," Kudrin said.