"Well, we’re nowhere near that point (lifting sanctions against Russia - TASS). The first thing (the Russian leadership) has to do is to stop (conflict) in Ukraine. That’s not happening," Singh said.
"Secretary of State Antony Blinken told ending Russia’s economic isolation would require (Russia) to stop (conflict)," he added, the Tass news agency reported.
According to Singh, the US objective is "to demonstrate resolve" that sanctions should have the power to impose overwhelming costs.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to the appeal of the leaders of the republics of Donbass, decided to conduct a special military operation. The Russian leader stressed that Moscow does not intend to occupy Ukrainian territories. After that, the US, EU, and UK, as well as several other states, announced that they were imposing sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities.