Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said sanctions relief in exchange for releasing political prisoners was not discussed with the US.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said sanctions relief in exchange for releasing political prisoners was not discussed with the US. Asked about a report that Trump had proposed such an arrangement, Peskov said Moscow “categorically denies” that Russia holds any political prisoners and considers framing the issue that way “absolutely inappropriate.” He added that Russian special services remain in regular contact regarding prisoner exchanges.