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The Kremlin has responded with unambiguous fury to the sanctions imposed by the United States on Wednesday, and made clear it has no intention of changing course in Ukraine or engaging in negotiations under duress.

While Russian President Vladimir Putin described the sanctions as an “unfriendly act", he dismissed their potential economic damage. “They are serious for us, of course, that is clear. And they will have certain consequences, but they will not significantly impact our economic well-being," he said.

More tellingly, he rejected their premise altogether: “This is, of course, an attempt to put pressure on Russia. But no self-respecting country and no self-respecting people ever decides anything under pressure."

His message was echoed by the foreign mini

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