New sanctions not to deter Russia: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Western sanctions have failed to pressure Russia, calling them ineffective and pointless. - REUTERS
No sanctions can force Russia to change its stance on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Monday.
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- Trump says the US is ready to launch a second phase of sanctions against Russia amid stalled Ukraine peace talks.
- The Kremlin claims previous sanctions were ineffective and criticises pressure from Ukraine and Europe.
- Russia says it will pursue its military operation until a diplomatic solution guarantees national security.
Peskov noted that previous Western sanctions had proven "useless" in pressuring Russia.
The unprecedented number of sanctions imposed on their country over the past several years has had no effect, said the spokesman, adding that Ukraine and Europe were actively pushing the United States to impose new restrictions.
The Kremlin emphasized that Russia intended to continue aligning with the U.S. peace efforts. The Russian side welcomes these efforts and hopes they will continue to be pursued in a constructive direction, Peskov said.
He added that Moscow would keep a close eye on Washington's statements regarding plans to impose new sanctions on Russia.
Peskov also noted that Russia would continue its special military operation until a diplomatic outcome guarantees the country's security.
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