Russian energy minister admits "countermeasures" regarding blackout of Crimea

Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak told journalists on Monday, Censor.NET reports citing BBC.

Asked whether the Russian Federation was considering the possibility of imposition of countermeasures against Ukraine, for example, by restricting the supply of coal, he said: "I am unable to answer this question right now. I think that we will consider this issue in the short term."