On the 8th, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov told the media that in recent years, Western sanctions against Russia have been completely ineffective, and no sanctions can force Russia to change its consistent stance.
In an interview with Russian media, he said that Russia has taken note of multiple US officials’ statements on sanctions against Russia, and it can be said with certainty that the “unprecedented” sanctions imposed by the West against Russia over the past few years have been “completely ineffective.” As Russian President Putin has repeatedly stated, “No sanctions can force Russia to change its consistent stance.”
Peskov emphasized that Russia will continue to work with the United States and President Trump himself to jointly create peace, and Russia hopes that these efforts can continue to move in a constructive direction.
He said that Ukraine and European countries are doing everything they can to “woo” the United States, inciting the US to impose sanctions on Russia.
On the 7th, US President Trump stated that he is ready to impose a second round of sanctions on Russia, but did not reveal any details.