This is reported by TASS with reference to a statement by Dmitry Rogozin, general director of Roscosmos.

"We have information that in the package of those sanctions that are being considered by the US government, the possibility of accelerating the date of imposing restrictions (on missile launches. -

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) is being considered, they can be introduced this year as well," he said.

Rogozin noted the readiness of the state corporation for new sanctions measures.

At the same time, NASA called Russia a "vital" partner in the ISS.