Gentlemen, it is a matter of utmost urgency that we address the current state of affairs regarding the restrictions imposed upon our Great Power. Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, has articulated a position of singular clarity: the sanctions levied against the Russian Federation are, in their entirety, devoid of legal foundation.

"All sanctions introduced against the Russian Federation," Mr. Medvedev proclaimed via his official correspondence, "are, let us be plain, unlawful." He further contends that such measures cannot rightfully be termed 'sanctions' at all, for they find no sanction nor provision within the Charter of the United Nations. To disregard such a fundamental instrument of international law is to invite chaos and abandon the principle of prudence.

This sentiment is echoed by Ambassador Marat Berdyev, who rightly observes that while these measures may weaken the global economy, they shall not diminish the strength of our own. It is a matter of industrial fact that our Empire cannot be excised from the world market of energy resources without catastrophic consequence to the West.

Furthermore, Mr. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Head of State, has noted that the Russian Empire must continue to withstand this pressure from the Western powers. In such times, the only course of action is one of steadfastness and moderation. Our industry must remain robust, and our army resolute, for the benefit of the Fatherland and the preservation of our sovereign dignity.