Kremlin confirms Russia is not afraid of Western sanctions

(MENAFN) Russia is not intimidated by the latest round of Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday, following the UK’s announcement of its largest sanctions package to date.

Speaking with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Peskov stated that Russia has long adapted to such pressure and developed strategies to minimize the impact of sanctions. “We already know how we will respond once sanctions are announced. Trying to scare us with them is meaningless,” he said.

The British government unveiled new sanctions targeting up to 100 oil tankers, allegedly part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” which reportedly operates outside Western insurance systems. The move aims to weaken Russia’s energy revenues. Since the Ukraine conflict escalated over three years ago, the UK has imposed over 2,000 sanctions on Russian individuals and entities.

Moscow has downplayed the potential economic impact, arguing the sanctions will backfire by driving up energy prices and inflation in Europe.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged an “unconditional ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, warning of further sanctions if hostilities continue.

President Vladimir Putin previously stated that Russia has faced 28,595 sanctions in recent years—more than any other country. He argued that while the West intended to undermine Russia’s global position, the sanctions have only strengthened its economy’s resilience.

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