State Department says new anti-Russia sanctions don't mean cutting off dialogue

Imposing new sanctions on Russia does not imply that Washington breaks off dialogue with Moscow, and the United States is still seeking to achieve positive results on bilateral issues, like Syrai and arms control, a US Department of State spokesperson said, Sputnik reports.

"This does not mean the United States is cutting off dialogue with Russia," the spokesperson said. "This administration has created a number of channels of communications with Russia on Ukraine, Syria, arms control, bilateral issues and other matters. We continue to seek positive outcomes on these issues."