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Kremlin says US is wrong to condition economic cooperation with Russia on Ukraine peace deal

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Posted on March 27, 2026

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Kremlin says US is wrong to condition economic cooperation with Russia on Ukraine peace deal
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MOSCOW, March 27 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that the United States is wrong to make economic cooperation with Russia conditional on a settlement of the war in Ukraine. "We are wasting time

Kremlin Says US Wrong to Tie Economic Cooperation to Ukraine Peace Deal

Kremlin Responds to US Stance on Economic Cooperation

Kremlin Criticizes US Conditions

MOSCOW, March 27 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that the United States is wrong to make economic cooperation with Russia conditional on a settlement of the war in Ukraine.

Missed Opportunities for Both Countries

"We are wasting time, and American companies, just like our own, are missing out on the profits they could already be making," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Future Prospects for US-Russia Cooperation

Peskov said the topic of cooperation was still on the agenda, adding that Russia and the U.S. "have many opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation".

(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov, writing by Ksenia Orlova; Editing by Mark Trevelyan and Gleb Bryanski)

Key Takeaways

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov argued that tying economic cooperation to a Ukraine settlement wastes time and profits for both Russian and U.S. firms (Reuters, March 27, 2026).
  • Ongoing U.S.–Russia talks have explored vast potential economic agreements — reportedly worth up to US$12 trillion — even as peace negotiations remain stalled (Washington Post, Feb 2026).
  • Bilateral and trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva have failed to yield a ceasefire or territorial resolution, underscoring tensions between economic incentives and political realities (Wikipedia summaries).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Kremlin say about US conditions for economic cooperation?
The Kremlin stated that the US is wrong to link economic cooperation with Russia to a Ukraine peace settlement.
How does the Kremlin view missed economic opportunities?
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said both American and Russian companies are missing out on potential profits.
Is economic cooperation between Russia and the US still possible?
According to the Kremlin, opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation remain on the agenda.

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