Russian Ambassador to Sweden Viktor Tatarintsev gave an interview to the publication Aftonbladet, in which he stated that “we don’t give a shit about Western sanctions.” The newspaper published the diplomat’s quotation in the headline.
The official’s interview was devoted to Sweden’s accession to NATO. In his opinion, the expansion of the alliance will become a threat to Russia.
He also spoke on the subject of sanctions. “Excuse the expression, but we don’t give a shit about Western sanctions,” Tatarintsev was quoted as saying by the newspaper.