The Kremlin says it can’t discuss sanctions relief for freeing ‘political prisoners’ because Russia has none. The human rights group Memorial lists 1,368.
The Kremlin is not in talks with U.S. officials about a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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