Newsletters
The Kremlin said additional U.S. sanctions against Russia would make efforts to reach a peaceful settlement in Ukraine more difficult, after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a new sanctions bill targeting Moscow.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the House move as an “unfriendly action” while speaking to reporters in Moscow.
“We are monitoring the situation,” Peskov said. “This falls within the category of unfriendly actions. The imposition of additional sanctions by the U.S. will certainly complicate efforts toward a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine issue.”
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the legislation Wednesday in memory of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was known for his support for Israel and died suddenly on July 11.
The bill would impose sanctions on senior Russian government officials, oligarchs and state-owned companies.
It also calls for tariffs on the five countries that purchase the largest amounts of Russian crude oil and natural gas.
The legislation still requires the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump to become law.
The Kremlin said the prospect of additional sanctions would make diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict more difficult.
Set as preferred source
Set as preferred source
1 min read
1 min read
