‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war

The United States recently passed a bill to impose sanctions on the purchase of Russian crude oil, according to wire material. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that such legislation could complicate negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The bill, known as the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, enables the U.S. president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue to import Russian oil and gas after the enactment.

The Kremlin considers these actions unfriendly and believes they will impede potential peace talks with Ukraine, amid ongoing diplomatic failures. India, a major importer of Russian crude, has expressed concern about the potential tariffs, as the new sanctions could force it to diversify its energy sources to mitigate economic risks.