The Economist: Kremlin unimpressed by US President Donald Trump's threat to impose new sanctions on Russia

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The Economist: Kremlin unimpressed by US President Donald Trump's threat to impose new sanctions on Russia

The latest issue of The Economist magazine has published an article discussing the Kremlin's reaction to the latest statements by US President Donald Trump about imposing new sanctions if Russia refuses to sign a peace agreement with Ukraine. Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation to Russian media, showing that the Kremlin does not perceive these threats as anything new or particularly significant.

"We don't see any special new elements here," - declared Sands.

The statement underscores that Moscow has grown accustomed to sanctions pressure from the United States and does not view Trump's latest threats as a cause for concern. Peskov also noted that Trump "loves sanctions," pointing to the frequent use of the tool during Trump's first term.

In the context of these statements, Peskov emphasized Russia's readiness for "equal and attentive dialogue" with the United States, recalling the negotiations that were conducted during Trump's first term. However, he noted that there have been no specific signals from the American administration about its readiness for such negotiations.

This situation, against the backdrop of Trump’s recent statements about the possibility of tougher sanctions in the event of no progress in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, gives rise to various interpretations. Trump, known for his pragmatic approach to international relations, seems to be using sanctions as a lever to push Russia into more active peace talks.

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