India, Aug. 5 -- The Russian government on Monday sent a strong message to the US over its decision to impose increased tariffs on multiple nations by saying that Washington was employing a neocolonial agenda.

In a statement, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said: "Sanctions and restrictions have unfortunately become a defining feature of the current historical period, impacting countries across the globe. Unable to accept the erosion of its dominance in an emerging multipolar international order, Washington continues to pursue a neocolonial agenda, employing politically motivated economic pressure against those who choose an independent course on the international stage."

"This approach runs counter to the very pri...