New U.S. Sanctions Will Harm Ukraine Peace Talks and Bilateral Ties, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin said President Donald Trump's signing of a law expanding sanctions on Russia will hinder efforts to end the war in Ukraine and further damage bilateral ties. The law authorizes the president to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. India's trade minister said New Delhi was studying the details of the tariffs.
Why it matters: This matters for the theme of sanctions, showing how they can affect diplomatic relations and the course of the Ukraine conflict.