Russia sanctions reckless, anti-Russian

(ANSA) - Moscow, July 30 - European Union economic sanctions against Russia are "reckless" and will cause European energy market prices to "skyrocket", Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
    "Placing obstacles to cooperation with Russia in the energy sector is a reckless and irresponsible measure", Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a statement, adding that the sanctions are "anti-Russian and showcase the European Union's incapacity to hold an autonomous role in international affairs".
    On Tuesday, European Union members unanimously agreed on stiffer, targeted sanctions against sectors of the Russian economy over the crisis in Ukraine.
    The sanctions will target Russia's oil sector, defense and certain technologies.
    Western nations have accused Russia of contributing to the Ukrainian conflict by providing weapons and support for pro-Russian separatist forces.