Putin says US sanctions 'counterproductive and senseless'

Russian President Vladimir Putin today called US sanctions against Moscow "counterproductive and senseless", a day after Washington warned that more "economic pain" is coming.

"Sanctions are actions that are counterproductive and senseless, especially against a country like Russia," Putin said during a press-conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto.

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