Putin called the US bill on "hellish sanctions" an "unfriendly step"
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Dmitry Peskov called the US law on "hellish sanctions" an unfriendly step. Russia said that the sanctions would complicate a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the adoption in the United States of a law on "hell sanctions" is an unfriendly step. This was reported by Russian media, UNN writes.
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"Russia considers the adoption in the United States of a law on \"hell sanctions\" to be an unfriendly act," Peskov said.
He emphasized that the new U.S. sanctions, if imposed, would complicate efforts to seek a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
Recall
The U.S. House of Representatives supported the Senate version of bill H.R. 5334, which provides for a significant tightening of sanctions against Russia and the possibility of imposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries that purchase Russian energy resources.
The bill has already been sent to Trump for signing.