Rex Tillerson U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said about the need for a flexible approach in relation to the introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions. Reported by the Associated Press. Tillerson spoke at the hearings in the house of representatives on the introduction of new restrictive measures in respect of Moscow’s intervention in the American elections in 2016. The head of state noted that relations between the two countries are at the lowest level and continue to deteriorate. In this regard, the Secretary of state warned the legislators from taking steps that could close the promising areas of cooperation between Moscow and Washington, particularly on the Syrian settlement. Tillerson urged Congress to adopt a document that would give the President of the United States Donald Trump effective leverage on Russia if necessary. Earlier, on 14 June, the press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that the intention of Congress
