The Kremlin claims that new US sanctions targeting Russia will complicate ongoing efforts to achieve a peace settlement in the Ukraine conflict.
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Through the Reader lens: The United States House of Representatives has passed a new sanctions package aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia's energy and defense sectors, including its shadow fleet of oil tankers. The legislation, which awaits the signature of President Donald Trump, also authorizes tariffs on countries like India and China to discourage the purchase of Russian energy. The Kremlin has characterized these measures as unfriendly and warned that they will obstruct peace negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
What to watch next
- The signing of the sanctions bill into law by Donald Trump.
- Potential diplomatic responses from India and China regarding proposed tariffs.
- Future developments in the stalled US-mediated peace efforts for Ukraine.
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Dmitry Peskov
2 quotes“It falls under the category of unfriendly actions, and of course, the imposition of any additional sanctions by the US would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine”
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…to sanction the purchase of Russian crude, the Kremlin warned on Thursday that the legislation could ‘complicate’ the negotiations to end the Ukraine war. “We are, of course, monitoring the progress of this document. It falls under the category of unfriendly actions, and of course, the imposition of any additional sanctions by the US would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine ,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions package intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the…
“It falls under the category of unfriendly actions, and of course the imposition of any additional sanctions by the U.S. would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine”
In the article
…sanctions package intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the bill to President Donald Trump to sign into law. "We are, of course, monitoring the progress of this document. It falls under the category of unfriendly actions, and of course the imposition of any additional sanctions by the U.S. would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine ," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. U.S.-mediated efforts to end the 4-1/2-year Ukraine war have been stalled for months, but President Donald Trump sent two envoys to Moscow and Kyiv earlier this month…
Ministry of External Affairs
1 quote“India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people”
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…would depend on presidential action. Following the US House's passage of the Russia Sanctions Bill, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that New Delhi remains committed to ensuring the country's energy security. " India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people ," the MEA said in a statement. The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which grants the US president powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil…
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Sources2
- [1]MintneutralUS House passes Russia sanctions bill: Why Kremlin says it will ‘complicate’ Ukraine peace efforts
- [2]The Hindu BusinessLineneutralNew US sanctions against Russia could hinder Ukraine peace deal: Kremlin