politics
February 21, 2026
Kremlin sees extension of US sanctions as automatic decision
Dmitry Peskov added that the negotiation process with Washington is complicated
TL;DR
- US sanctions against Russia have been extended for another year.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the extension an 'automatic decision'.
- Negotiations between Russia and the US are ongoing but described as difficult and lengthy.
- The sanctions relate to the situation in Ukraine and were initially imposed in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
- Russia and the US have agreed to establish a bilateral economic working group.
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