Group 1 - The Kremlin spokesperson, Peskov, stated that despite recent efforts by the U.S. to rebuild relations with Russia, the effectiveness of reconciliation is "close to zero" [1][3] - Peskov described the progress in U.S.-Russia relations as "very slow" and emphasized that the results are negligible [3] - Peskov criticized the unprecedented number of sanctions imposed on Russia, claiming they have had no effect on pressuring the country [3]