Russia is criticizing legislation passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing $350 million in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against key state-controlled Russian companies.
If President Barack Obama signs into law the Ukraine Freedom Support Act, the United States will provide Ukraine with anti-tank and armor-piercing weapons, counter-artillery radars, tactical troop-operated surveillance drones, communications equipment and ammunition.
The bill, which was passed unanimously late Thursday by both houses of Congress, also authorizes the Obama administration to impose new sanctions on Russia’s state arms exporter Rosobornexport and state-controlled natural gas producer Gazprom.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Friday that the passage of the act …read more
Source: Voice of America
