Kremlin warns new US sanctions will hinder Ukraine peace deal
The Kremlin stated on September 17, 2026, that proposed additional United States sanctions against Russia would complicate efforts to reach a negotiated peace settlement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. This diplomatic stance follows reports of potential new economic measures being considered by the US administration, which Moscow claims would negatively impact the prospects for ending the conflict.
Date: September 17, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Reuters