Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sergei Chemezov, director general of Rostec state conglomerate, attend the MAKS 2021 air show at Zhukovsky, outside Moscow. Photo: Sputnik
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sergei Chemezov, director general of Rostec state conglomerate, attend the MAKS 2021 air show at Zhukovsky, outside Moscow. Photo: Sputnik
Western sanctions a strong punch but not a knockout blow, says key Putin ally
Head of defence giant Rostec tells 'The National' that, far from being destroyed by punitive economic measures, Russia is now planning to make itself sanction-proof