MOSCOW, September 30 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian State Duma's industry committee first deputy chief Vladimir Gutenyov is drafting legislation that entails the creation of a new commission tasked with the risk assessment of contracts on the purchase of high-technology equipment from countries that have imposed economic and political sanctions against Russia, Izvestia newspaper reported Tuesday.
"I think it is important to mitigate risks taken by our businesses that undergo technical refurbishment … because at the moment the modernization of enterprises is not about replacing separate units, but technological chain in general," Gutenyov was quoted as saying by the newspaper, adding, "Already many Russian businesses are reconsidering their partners, starting with those headquartered in Europe and North America."
Gutenyov also said that the new commission should include not only representatives from the ministries but also professional organization members.
The European Union, the United States, Australia, Canada and Norway have imposed sanctions against Russia over its alleged role in the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, something Moscow has repeatedly denied.
Certain enterprises and state bodies are turning to new countries in an attempt to find a replacement for states that have implemented sanctions against Russia.
