Zakharova responded to the intention of the White House to continue the policy of sanctions

Washington's actions in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are "complete lawlessness." This was stated in Telegram by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.

“How long has it been since the United States began to live by the laws? The way they operate in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons does not fall under any law - complete lawlessness, ”she said. Zakharova also suggested that Washington first "punish itself" with sanctions for Yugoslavia and Iraq.

Thus, Zakharova responded to the words of the White House press secretary, Jen Psaki. She explained that the law requires that Washington continue to consider new anti-Russian sanctions . “The law requires that we continue to consider the purposes of sanctions related to the use of chemical weapons,” Psaki said.

On June 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden met in Geneva . Despite the fact that both assessed the talks in a positive way, the White House warned that the meeting did not bring "any changes" to Washington's sanctions policy.

A new package of US restrictions is being prepared in connection with the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as well as against Russian companies involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan explained that Biden, after taking office as president, said that he would impose restrictions on Russian companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 project every 90 days, and he would keep his word.