Key Facts
• July 30, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov questioned U.S. sanctions’ effectiveness.
• Russia claims to have developed ‘immunity’ to sanctions over prolonged exposure.
• U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs and other measures within 10 days if no progress on Ukraine ceasefire.
• Peskov emphasized Russia’s economy functions despite numerous restrictions.
• Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized sanctions as ineffective and harmful to Western economies.
• Zakharova stated Russia is taking countermeasures to turn sanctions into opportunities.
Summary
Russia has cast doubt on the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov asserting that the country has developed a level of ‘immunity’ after years of exposure. This statement follows U.S. President Trump’s warning of imposing tariffs and other measures within 10 days if no progress is made on a Ukraine ceasefire. Peskov highlighted that Russia’s economy continues to function under extensive restrictions. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized the sanctions as a ‘common tactic’ that harms Western economies more than Russia. She also emphasized that Russia is not only countering these measures but also leveraging them to its advantage.
