Lavrov pointed out the risks of the growing politicization of the trade and economic sphere.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov outlined to the members of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) in the Russian Federation the risks of the growing politicization of the trade and economic sphere. This was reported on July 1 on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"During the event, the minister outlined in detail the assessments of the current geopolitical situation, emphasizing the risks of the growing politicization of the trade and economic sphere," the message says.

In addition, the parties also discussed the activities of foreign companies in Russia.

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