The U.S. Senate approved the extension of sanctions against Russia
WASHINGTON, 14 Jul — RIA Novosti. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill to expand anti-Russian sanctions.
The new measures presented in the form of amendments to the bill on sanctions against Iran. In this document there is a provision that does not allow a President Donald Trump to weaken or abolish the measures without congressional approval.
The sanctions proposed would entail a reduction of the maximum term of market financing of Russian banks and 14 days, and companies in the oil and gas sector — up to 30 days. In addition, within 180 days after the introduction of the amendments, the head of the U.S. Treasury must submit to Congress a report on the possible consequences of the proliferation of sanctions on the sovereign debt of Russia.
Now the bill goes to the house of representatives, where if approved, will be sent for signature to the head of the White house.
Earlier, Moscow said that the plans of U.S. senators threaten to turn into the new “peak of the sanctions”. And, as said press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov, “it is not our choice.”