RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin On Thursday Described The Latest U.S. Sanctions Targeting Two Of The Country’s Largest Oil Producers As “Serious,” But Insisted They Would Not Deliver A Major Blow To Russia’s Economy. The Sanctions, Announced By Washington On Wednesday, Mark The First Punitive Measures Imposed On Moscow Since U.S. President Donald Returned To Office.
Putin Acknowledged That The Sanctions Would Have Some Consequences But Dismissed Suggestions Of A Major Economic Fallout. “They Are Serious For Us, Of Course. That Is Clear,” He Said. “However, They Will Not Significantly Impact Our Economic Well-Being.” The Russian Leader Characterized The Move As An “Unfriendly Act” That Undermines The Gradual Recovery Of Russia-U.S. Relations.
Earlier, The Russian Foreign Ministry Warned That The New Restrictions Could Hinder Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts To End The War In Ukraine. The Ministry Also Asserted That Moscow Had Developed A “Strong Immunity” To Western Sanctions After Years Of Economic Adaptation And Diversification.
In Washington, Officials Said The Measures Were Introduced Following Growing Frustration With Moscow’s Refusal To Agree To A Ceasefire. President Donald Had Initially Sought To Rebuild Ties With Russia Early In His Term, But The Collapse Of Planned Peace Talks In Budapest Reportedly Prompted Him To Take A Tougher Stance.
Despite The Renewed Tensions, Putin Signaled A Willingness To Keep Communication Channels Open. “Dialogue Is Always Better Than Confrontation Or Disputes—And Especially War,” He Said. However, He Warned That Any Direct Military Strike On Russia, Such As One Involving U.S.-Supplied Tomahawk Missiles, Would Trigger A “Very Strong, If Not Overwhelming” Response.
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