Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Russia is capable of withstanding sanctions, and is prepared for all possible scenarios regardless of the severity of measures. Speaking to reporters, Peskov added that it is unclear whether the Ukrainian side will show up for negotiations later during the day, and stressed that Moscow’s representatives are ready to meet them. In a separate address, Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, accused Kiev of postponing the talks at the request of the United States.