U.S. lawmakers reach deal on Russia sanctions bill
23 July 2017 |
7:30 am
U.S. Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, leading congressional Democrats said on Saturday.
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