Russia warns it is close to retaliating after new US sanctions bill: Ifax

US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to slap new sanctions on Russia


Reuters July 26, 2017
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov at the United Nations offices in Geneva October 15, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS

MOSCOW: Russia said it had repeatedly warned the United States it would retaliate against what it saw as hostile moves and was growing tired of showing restraint, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, the Interfax news agency reported.

Trump admin tried to roll back Russia sanctions immediately after taking power: report

Ryabkov's comments came after the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to slap new sanctions on Russia and force President Donald Trump to obtain lawmakers' permission before easing any sanctions on Moscow.

 

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