The White House said on Monday that President Barack Obama had not yet decided how to respond to a bill authorizing new sanctions against Russia over its activities in Ukraine, although some lawmakers said they expected he would sign the measure into law.
“This is something that has been the source of some discussions at the White House over the last several days,” spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters aboard Air Force One.
Administration officials said they are deeply concerned about Russia’s actions in Ukraine, but they want any sanctions regime to minimize the impact on U.S. business, international oil markets and the …read more
Source: Newsweek
