The White House does not want to "bring the matter to new sanctions" against Russia

“When we announced our sanctions, we left room for maneuver to be able to take additional action if Russia's actions warrant it.

Nobody wants to bring the matter to this point, but we reserve that right if we decide it is justified, ”she said.

Psaki noted that the United States wants to build a "more predictable and long-term" relationship with Russia.

On April 15, US President Joe Biden signed a decree imposing sanctions on Russia.

The Russian Foreign Ministry later published a list of responses to "US hostile actions."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia does not rule out retaliatory measures against the United States if the escalation from Washington continues.