The US State Department on Thursday submitted to lawmakers a list of Russian companies with ties to the military and intelligence services that could face sanctions. In July, angered by Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and its alleged interference in the US presidential election, Congress passed a law to impose new sanctions on Moscow. The law required Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s department to submit a list of entities to face possible sanctions by October 1, a deadline it missed. Lawmakers cried foul and accused the administration of dragging its feet until, 25 days late, the State Department on Thursday sent the list to Congress. “The guidance provided today by the State Department is a good first step in responsibly implementing a very complex piece of legislation,” he said.

Source: Manila Times October 26, 2017 22:30 UTC