WASHINGTON: With reprisals against Russia over what it says was meddling in the US presidential election, the Obama administration aims to draw a virtual line in the sand without sparking a war – cyber or otherwise.
The measures announced Thursday by President Barack Obama, who accused Moscow of “efforts to harm US interests,” include the expulsion of 35 intelligence agents and financial sanctions on Russia’s top intelligence agencies.
Obama also warned of additional, unspecified actions “at a time and place of our choosing, some of which will not be publicized.”
Analysts say Washington is seeking to punish Russia and warn other nations against …read more
Source: theSun
