Kremlin says more US sanctions would undermine dialogue hopes

Russian and US state flags fly in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Region, Russia March 27, 2019. Photo: Reuters
Imposing fresh sanctions against Russia would undermine hopes for the restoration of Moscow-Washington dialogue, the Kremlin said on Friday, commenting on potential moves against its sovereign debt.
US lawmakers are considering proposals to expand measures targeting Russian debt to secondary market trading. Some Russian debt is already under US sanctions.