Potanin called for composure when choosing counter-sanctions

Russia's response to the sanctions imposed against it must be measured, the country must act in cold blood so that the restrictions do not hit itself. This was stated by the President of Norilsk Nickel, Vladimir Potanin, his comment was posted on the company's TELEGRAM channel.

According to him, retaliatory sanctions should not lead to difficulties for the Russian economy. “Against the backdrop of largely irrational and even hysterical events in world markets, we must look solid and cool, and our efforts should be directed not at “slamming the door”, but at maintaining Russia’s economic positions in those markets that we have been mastered," Potanin explained.

According to the entrepreneur, if Russia is "squeezed out" from the markets, it should stay on them, and not voluntarily give up its presence. Potanin also called for caution regarding the issue of confiscation of enterprises of companies that have decided to leave the Russian market.

“Firstly, it will take us back a hundred years, to 1917, and the consequences of such a step - global distrust of Russia on the part of investors - we will experience for many decades. Secondly, the decision of many companies to suspend operations in Russia is, I would say, somewhat emotional in nature, ”the businessman believes. According to Potanin, the pressure of public opinion could be the reason for such decisions, and firms may return. Russia should leave such an opportunity for these companies.