Russia's foreign ministry claims EU sanctions are counterproductive and ineffective against its economy and war strategy in Ukraine. The Kremlin denies any impact from US sanctions on oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. Dmitry Medvedev labels the US as an enemy, while US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent calls for a ceasefire. Political scientist Donnacha Ó Beacháin doubts Putin will agree to negotiations, emphasizing that Russia's allies, like China and North Korea, support its war efforts.