President Vladimir Putin. Press Conference

Putin points to a breakdown of international relations, focussing on the impacts of US policies on the institutions of sovereign countries.

US-Russia relations are in a stalemate which makes it very difficult to establish a meaningful dialogue.

The president reaffirms Russia’s commitment to resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and negotiation. He points to the devastating economic implications.

The US in imposing sanctions on Russia is harming major Western companies which are involved in trade and investment activities with Russian partners.

“They are harming their energy companies”, said president Putin. [M.Ch. Global Research Editor]