The Kremlin called the accusations against Russia about the presence of chemical weapons unfounded

“We understand that based on the mechanism that is involved, for example, in Washington, the second part of the sanctions is being announced there.

At the same time, Washington proceeds from an absolutely groundless and unfounded accusation that Russia allegedly has chemical weapons on its territory, ”said Peskov.

He stressed that Russia had long ago destroyed all stockpiles of chemical weapons and all programs associated with the production of chemical weapons had been phased out in accordance with Russia's obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Earlier, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that the United States and Great Britain are considering the possibility of introducing additional sanctions against Russia. It was noted that the United States plans to impose additional sanctions against Russia if Moscow "does not abandon the use of chemical weapons."