Russia sanctions bill shows Donald Trump's 'total weakness'

Russia sanctions bill shows Donald Trump's 'total weakness'

Russia has reacted angrily after a US bill imposing fresh sanctions was agreed overwhelmingly by the country's lawmakers.

The bill, which also brings sanctions against Iran and North Korea, was described as "seriously flawed" by US President Donald Trump.

But Congress voted for it by such an overwhelming majority that he was unable to veto it.

President Trump's anger was mirrored in Moscow, where Russia's prime minister, Dmitry Medvedev, wrote on Facebook that the bill would bring "consequences".
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