Published on Oct 15, 2014 Sanctions
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Russia says a reset in relations with the US is impossible so long as Western sanctions remain in place.
In an interview with the American TV channel CBS, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev slammed US and EU punitive measures as absolutely destructive and stupid.
The West has imposed a series of sanctions on Russia over its alleged role in the Ukrainian crisis.
On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with his American counterpart in Paris.
During the negotiations, John Kerry laid down a series of conditions to lift Moscow sanctions.
