'Unfriendly act': Putin says Trump's sanctions 'serious'; asserts won't impact 'significantly'
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged new US sanctions on the energy sector are serious and will have consequences, but insisted they won't significantly damage the economy. The "unfriendly act" targets Rosneft and Lukoil, aiming to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. Washington hopes the measures will encourage dialogue, while the Kremlin expresses concern over escalating pressure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged new US sanctions on the energy sector are serious and will have consequences, but insisted they won't significantly damage the economy. The "unfriendly act" targets Rosneft and Lukoil, aiming to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. Washington hopes the measures will encourage dialogue, while the Kremlin expresses concern over escalating pressure.
