Kremlin Says New US Sanctions Would Complicate Ukraine Peace Efforts
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov calls House approval of sanctions legislation an 'unfriendly action,' says Moscow is monitoring its progress.
The Kremlin said on Thursday that new sanctions legislation approved by the US House of Representatives could complicate efforts to reach a peace settlement over Ukraine, according to Anadolu Agency.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the House's approval of the sanctions bill as an "unfriendly action" toward Russia, the agency reported.
Peskov said Moscow was closely monitoring the progress of the legislation as it moves through the US legislative process, according to the report.
The spokesman did not provide further details on the specific provisions of the sanctions bill or its potential impact on ongoing diplomatic efforts related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Anadolu Agency did not report additional comments from US officials or further elaboration from the Kremlin on how the sanctions might affect peace negotiations.
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