This question is one that I would say is open, because the possibility of the use of sanctions is always a potential tool for us. My answer to the question is to say that we assess the timing of sanctions, the impact of sanctions, the impact they will have on the civilian population and the impact they could have on civilians, along with other efforts that are being made at the time and that we could be making at the same time. The decision was [Technical difficulty—Editor] take to impose sanctions in line and along with the U.S. at this time.
On February 17th, 2022. See this statement in context.