Russia defiantly dismisses new US sanctions, vowing to stand strong against Washington's pressure

Moscow dismisses new US sanctions targeting Russia's energy production, metals and mining sectors, defense procurement, and support for its war effort in Ukraine, stating that Washington "shouldn't hold its breath" in pressuring the Kremlin. The aim of the sanctions is to disrupt Russia's international supply chain, diminish its domestic industrial base, and impede its technological growth. The EU is also preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia.