Putin Denounces New U.S. Sanctions As ‘Unfriendly Move,’ Postpones Planned Washington-Moscow Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the latest United States sanctions on Moscow’s major oil producers, calling them an “unfriendly move” that would do little to enhance Russia–US relations. Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Putin asserted that “no self-respecting country ever acts under pressure,” maintaining that the sanctions would not significantly impact Russia’s economy.​The
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the latest United States sanctions on Moscow’s major oil producers, calling them an “unfriendly move” that would do little to enhance Russia–US relations. Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Putin asserted that “no self-respecting country ever acts under pressure,” maintaining that the sanctions would not significantly impact Russia’s economy.​The
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