The State Department announced the unwillingness of the United States to impose sanctions against Russia on Ukraine

The United States would not want to impose "unprecedented" sanctions against RUSSIA in connection with the crisis over Ukraine, but is ready to resort to such a measure in the event of a failure of a diplomatic settlement. State Department spokesman Ned Price stated this on CNN.

“This is not what we want, but we, along with our allies, partners, have invested a lot in this response to ensure our preparedness,” Price said.

According to him, possible sanctions affect EXPORT controls. In 2014, after the annexation of Crimea, this package of sanctions was also considered, but was rejected, Price added.

REUTERS reported that US big business representatives asked the Joe Biden administration and Congress not to immediately impose sanctions that are being prepared in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the agency, at least three requests were sent to the White House and Congress.