Trump to sign Russia sanctions, Moscow retaliates

[Right_in_Virginia]

Trump to sign Russia sanctions, Moscow retaliates
Reuters, Jul 29, 2017

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will sign legislation that imposes sanctions on Russia, the White House said on Friday, after Moscow ordered the United States to cut hundreds of diplomatic staff and said it would seize two U.S. diplomatic properties in retaliation for the bill.

The U.S. Senate had voted almost unanimously on Thursday to slap new sanctions on Russia, forcing Trump to choose between a tough position on Moscow and effectively dashing his stated hopes for warmer ties with the country or to veto the bill amid investigations in possible collusion between his campaign and Russia.

By signing the bill into law, Trump can not ease the sanctions against Russia unless he seeks congressional approval.

Moscow's retaliation, announced by the Foreign Ministry on Friday, had echoes of the Cold War. If confirmed that Russia's move would affect hundreds of staff at the U.S. embassy, it would far outweigh the Obama administration's expulsion of 35 Russians in December.

The legislation was in part a response to conclusions by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and to further punish Russia for its annexation of Crimea in 2014.


More: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-diplomats-idUSKBN1AD1DV

[Right_in_Virginia]

I'd prefer to see this become law without the President's signature.  Let Congress totally own this.

[Oceander]

I'd prefer to see this become law without the President's signature.  Let Congress totally own this.

Right.  Just what we need; more evidence Trump is partial to Russia. 

[Right_in_Virginia]

Right.  Just what we need; more evidence Trump is partial to Russia.

That's the rock he's between @Oceander   That the bill also diminishes the authority of the Presidency to preside over foreign policy is the hard place ---  proving yet again that rhe enemies of this President are consolidated across both political aisles.

[Oceander]

That's the rock he's between @Oceander   That the bill also diminishes the authority of the Presidency to preside over foreign policy is the hard place ---  proving yet again that rhe enemies of this President are consolidated across both political aisles.

Don't be ridiculous.  Congress mandates the president do things all the time, including in international affairs. 

If Trump doesn't sign, he might as well admit he's in cahoots with the Russians. 

[kevindavis007]

I'd prefer to see this become law without the President's signature.  Let Congress totally own this.

So you like Russia?

[Cripplecreek]

So you like Russia?

Not Russia so much but they think Putin is dreamy.

[Oceander]

Not Russia so much but they think Putin is dreamy.

That's a pretty good photoshop!

[Cripplecreek]

That's a pretty good photoshop!

I was feeling inspired since my other one wasn't allowed here because it upset the delicate flowers.

[kevindavis007]

I was feeling inspired since my other one wasn't allowed here because it upset the delicate flowers.

But Vlad is the defender of the Christian faith.