As France and the EU push for tighter sanctions on Moscow, the Kremlin insists only reasoned dialogue \u2013 not economic pressure \u2013 will bring Russia to the negotiating table.<\/p>\n
The Kremlin has warned that the more severe the European sanctions on Russia become, the greater the economic blowback for Europe itself \u2013 as Russia claims it has become increasingly resilient to what it continues to describe as \u201cillegal\u201d measures.<\/p>\n
French President Emmanuel Macron has been among the most vocal Western leaders urging tougher sanctions, suggesting they could compel Moscow to come to the negotiating table over the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
The European Commission echoed that stance earlier this month, unveiling a new round of proposed sanctions<\/a> on 10 June. These are aimed at curbing Moscow\u2019s energy income, targeting its banking sector, and squeezing its military-industrial base.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n France leads EU push for tougher Russia sanctions amid ceasefire stalemate<\/a><\/p>\n Despite such efforts, Russia remains defiant. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state television that only \u201clogic and arguments\u201d could persuade Russia to engage in peace talks<\/a> \u2013 not economic pressure.<\/p>\n Read more on RFI English<\/a><\/p>\n Read also:
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