Russia demands full sanctions removal for West relations

It is impossible to develop relations if we are walking on a minefield and do not know where it will explode and where these sanctions will be applied. Earlier, US leader Donald Trump stated that the US has no intention of tightening sanctions against Russia, since Moscow and Washington are close to a deal on Ukraine.

Consensus

Alexander Grushko, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that all sanctions against Russia must be lifted for normalization of relations with the West.
Grushko emphasized that ongoing sanctions create uncertainty, comparing relations to walking through a minefield.
The European Union has imposed approximately 35,000 restrictions against Russian individuals and entities.
The statement was made during the 19th Veron Eurasian Economic Forum in Istanbul on October 22.
U.S. officials are reportedly recognizing the negative consequences of sanctions on American interests.
There is discussion in the U.S. about potential easing of sanctions, particularly on Russian diesel fuel exports.

Points of divergence

Russia and the U.S. are conducting negotiations on prisoner exchanges through intelligence channels, with relevant agencies in contact. — tvrain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes the U.S. will continue to ease sanctions against Russia, calling the diesel deal a first step, and views Starlink restrictions as a planned operation. — novaya_eu
Zelensky stated that the U.S. is working on a proposal for a three-way meeting between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia during the G20 summit in the U.S. — novaya_eu
Zelensky claimed that the U.S. may support Russia in ways that could hinder Ukraine’s strategy of economic pressure on Russia. — novaya_eu
U.S. officials are aware that sanctions harm American interests and are actively seeking ways to remove them. — vedomosti
Grushko stated that Russia could start talks with the U.S. from a low point, provided all sanctions are lifted. — interfax
Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special presidential envoy, said the U.S. is realizing that sanctions harm itself and is trying to find ways to lift them. — tg_tass_agency
Igor Yushkov, an energy security expert, stated that the U.S. must gradually ease fuel-related sanctions due to its own interest in direct trade with Russian fuel producers. — vesti
On October 22, the first Russian diesel fuel tanker was sent to the United States. — vm
President Vladimir Putin mentioned during talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia could supply large quantities of fertilizers to the U.S. market. — vm
The EU is discussing a complete ban on entry for all Russian citizens, from infants to the elderly. — vm

Coverage (20 sources)

Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko named condition for restoration of relations between Russia and the USA — Вести
Russia and US can develop relations when removing 'mined field' of sanctions, Russian Foreign Ministry deputy told Izvestia... — ТАСС (Telegram)
In Czechia, easing sanctions against Russia was allowed in case Moscow agrees to negotiations on Ukraine — Интерфакс
Grushko: West must lift sanctions on Russia to normalize relations — Вечерняя Москва
For normalization of relations with the USA and Western Europe, Russia must lift all sanctions, said Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
In Moscow, normalization of relations with the US and EU is allowed only after the cancellation of all sanctions — Интерфакс
Russia and USA conduct talks on release of prisoners — Дождь
Expert says that the US will have to gradually ease fuel sanctions — Вести
Bessent said Trump's position on sanctions against Russia is tougher than his predecessors — Интерфакс
Trump considers his position on sanctions against Russia useful for the whole world — Интерфакс
Zelensky says lifting sanctions against Russia will continue — Вести
Zelensky expects further lifting of sanctions against Russia. He called Starlink restrictions a 'planned operation' — Новая газета Европа
Russian Foreign Ministry awaits EU squeal over Trump's sanctions decision against Russia — Вести
US seeks options to abandon sanctions against Russia, says Dmitriev: — ТАСС (Telegram)
Dmitriev: In the US they are looking for options to abandon anti-Russian sanctions — Вести
Dmitriev stated that the USA is increasingly realizing the harm of restrictions to themselves — Вести
Dmitriev: USA realizes negative consequences of anti-Russian sanctions — Ведомости
US considering easing sanctions on Russian tankers to lower diesel prices, pi... — ТАСС (Telegram)
In the US, a Russian was extradited on charges of circumventing sanctions against Russia — Коммерсантъ
Dmitriev stated that the US is seeking options to abandon sanctions against Russia — Москва 24

Russia demands full sanctions removal for West relations

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