Russia prepares to present list of unfriendly states

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia would soon submit a list of unfriendly countries, and there will not be long to wait, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti.

"I think it will happen soon. The government has specific instructions, the criteria by which we are guided in this work are clear. So, I think it will not be long to wait," Lavrov said.

Earlier, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said that a list of states unfriendly to Russia was being prepared. This list will definitely include the United States. Unfriendly countries on the list will be prohibited from hiring Russian citizens to work in a diplomatic mission.

On April 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the application of measures of influence on unfriendly actions of foreign countries.