(ANSA) - UDINE, 27 MAG - ROME, MAY 27 - "The West is trying to erase our country, wipe it off from the world map." So said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, quoted by Tass. "Financial, economic, humanitarian sanctions are imposed, discrimination and pressure continue in science, sports, culture, and on our compatriots abroad," the premier added. And this is "for the sole reason that we are protecting our national interests." (ANSA).