WASHINGTON – US lawmakers were expected on Friday to approve new sanctions on Russian weapons companies and investors in the country’s high-tech oil projects, putting more US pressure on President Vladimir Putin for interference in eastern Ukraine.Late on Thursday, the Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed the Ukraine Freedom Support Act. A House panel made a small change and sent the bill back to the Senate for a last vote expected as soon as late Friday.President Barack Obama has said he opposes further sanctions on Russia unless Europe is on board.The bill, which will be sent to Obama to …read more
Source: AsiaOne
