The Kremlin warned that additional US sanctions against Russia will make it more difficult to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine, according to Russian news agencies.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Washington's move would "definitely complicate" efforts to resolve the conflict, which has been underway for more than four and a half years.
The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday evening (US time) to pass the sanctions legislation, clearing the final legislative hurdle before it proceeds to President Donald Trump for signature. Trump had previously signaled he would support the measure.
Under the proposed law, additional direct penalties would be imposed on Russian politicians and firms. A central provision targets Russian oil and gas exports, aiming to further restrict revenues that fund Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
Moscow says it is monitoring the next steps closely.
