US Senate will not pass a new bill toughening sanctions on Russia, including restrictions against third countries, until the end of the summer, APA reports citing Hill newspaper.
The media outlet noted that "Republican senators are getting ready to leave Washington without advancing a major sanctions bill against Russia." The Senate is going on its August recess and will reconvene in early September.
"While Senate Ukraine hawks wanted to see their sanctions bill pass before the monthlong break, they ultimately left the decision entirely in Trump’s hands, at least for the summer," the newspaper said. According to it, this gives "President Trump sole discretion over whether to follow through on his threats" on introducing sanctions against Moscow and its trade partners. The media outlet noted that "Democrats have expressed skepticism" as to whether Trump will be able to do so.
