Russia does not intend to impose retaliatory sanctions against the United States, but the last word is for the head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin… At the same time, the Kremlin did not comment on the request for a telephone conversation between President Vladimir Zelensky and Putin.
This was stated during the conversation of the press secretary of the head of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov with journalists on Friday, April 16, reports “Interfax“.
“In general, no one canceled the principle of reciprocity. Everything will depend on the decision that the head of state (Putin. – Ed.) Makes,” Peskov replied to US sanctions.
He also spoke about a possible meeting between Putin and Biden.
“As for the speech, he (Biden. – Ed.) Made a number of proposals for a meeting, it overlaps with the proposal previously voiced by Putin. Of course, it will take some time to analyze this proposal, and in accordance with the decision of the head of state the answer will be given in this form even when the president of Russia makes a decision, “Peskov said.
Note that Putin’s spokesman said he would not comment Zelensky’s words about a call to Putin.
“I leave this without comment. Political advisers and assistants to the heads of state are in constant contact. Therefore, they can discuss operational issues on a regular basis,” he said.
But at the same time, Peskov added that Zelensky talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel can help to normalize the situation in Donbass.
“It would be very important for us that both Macron and Merkel, during a conference call with Zelensky, use their influence and convey to the head of the Ukrainian state the thesis about the need to decisively stop any provocative actions on the contact line and emphasize the need for unconditional adherence to the termination regime. fire, “he said.
As reported OBOZREVATEL, On April 15, the complete lists of Russians and companies affected by sanctions USA.
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