Peskov allowed a break in relations with the United States due to sanctions against Russia

Sanctions against RUSSIA, including against the leadership of the country, which the United States is considering, could lead to a complete cessation of relations between the countries, "which will not be in the interests of either Moscow or Washington." This was stated in an interview with CNN by the press secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.

Such actions on the part of the United States would be "a big mistake," he said. Peskov invited the country's authorities to "remember at least some example of a situation where sanctions helped solve their problem" (quoted by RIA Novosti).

Earlier, a spokesman called the imposition of likely restrictions against President Vladimir Putin "an outrageous measure." According to him, the Kremlin evaluates the statements about new sanctions negatively, but Russia is ready for them and "will do what is best in the interests of our country."

On January 12, the US Senate published a draft of a new package of sanctions prepared by the Democrats against Russia's public debt, the banking sector and the country's leadership, including against Putin. These restrictions are provided for in the event of Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly rejected reports of a planned "aggression" against Kyiv.