Lavrov: new US sanctions contradict signals transmitted during negotiations
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that new US sanctions against Russian companies such as Lukoil and Rosneft contradict the sentiments that the American side conveys during bilateral negotiations.
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Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia several years ago, which continue to expand. Russia officially declares its ability to cope with economic pressure.
New US sanctions against Russia do not fit well with the sentiments that the Americans convey at the negotiations, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
In an interview with the “Big Game” program on Channel One, he noted that the current US administration introduced its own sanctions against Russia, and not only maintained the old ones. For example, Lukoil and Rosneft were sanctioned. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is talking about strengthening sanctions and taking control of global energy markets, Lavrov added.
“All this does not fit well with the sentiments that are conveyed during the negotiations. But that's life. And, as always, life is multifaceted,” the minister said.
The Russian Federation has repeatedly stated that the country will cope with the sanctions pressure that the West began to put on it several years ago and continues to intensify. Russian leader Vladimir Putin previously stated that the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long-term strategy of the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy.
Open Questions
- What specific measures is the US planning in the energy sector?
- Will there be retaliatory measures from the Russian Federation?
