mic cooperation between Russia and the United States serves the interests of both nations, contributes to global economic stability, and lays the foundation for building trust and achieving lasting peace,  Dmitriev wrote.

The sanctions suspension comes after Trump struck a deal with Putin to purchase Russian diesel, which was met with bipartisan backlash from members of Congress.

Trump argues that the pact will help lower global energy prices, but experts are skeptical that it will have a significant impact at the pump, in part because the war between the U.S. and Iran is still keeping fuel costs elevated.