The US House of Representatives endorsed the bill on new sanctions against Russia, Iran and the DPRK by an overwhelming majority of votes.The document was supported by both Democrats and Republicans. The Senate and President Donald Trump have yet to approve it for its entry into force. The bill attaches great importance to supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as toughens restrictions on Moscow.
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko after the approval of new sanctions by the House of Representatives stated that the price of aggression of the Russian Federation should increase.