Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a forceful and “unequivocal” response to the latest round of U.S. sanctions related to the war in Ukraine, declaring that Russia will “never bow to American pressure.“
The Russian leader condemned the new measures as “unfriendly,” warning that they will only “further weaken” the already strained relationship between Moscow and Washington.
Asserting his nation’s resolve, President Putin stated, “No self-respecting country makes decisions under pressure.” At the same time, he acknowledged the practical realities, admitting that the new sanctions “might have some effect” on the nation’s economy.
This defiant stance follows a move by the United States on the previous day to impose new sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. U.S. officials have expressed hope that these measures will increase economic pressure on the Kremlin, aiming to force President Putin to the
