Russia’s overseas ministry stated on Wednesday that a proposal by Western nations to introduce a cap on the value of Russian oil was an “anti-market” measure that may disrupt provide chains and worsen the scenario on world vitality markets.

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“We’ve repeatedly stated that the introduction of the so-called ceiling on Russian oil costs isn’t just a non-market mechanism, it’s an anti-market measure,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated.

She added that Russia wouldn’t provide oil to nations imposing a value cap.