"Economy, it is still stronger than foreign policy decisions, any sanctions they impose, we are trying to infringe on somewhere, to block our work, but on the other hand, the business wants this?" — said Medvedev.

According to him, the trade turnover between Russia and the United States, despite the sanctions, grew up, the same applies to mutual trade between Russia and the European Union.

"There is a contribution of hydrocarbons, but, nevertheless, still the growth is," added the Russian Prime Minister.

Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. Kiev has repeatedly accused Moscow of meddling in Ukraine's Affairs. Russia denies it and calls such accusations unacceptable. Moscow has repeatedly stated that it is not a party to domestic conflict and is not privy to the events in the South-East, is interested in Ukraine overcame political and economic crisis.

Despite this late July 2014, the EU and the USA from the point of sanctions against certain individuals and companies have moved to measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. In response, Russia restricted imports of food products from countries that have imposed sanctions against her.