Russia prepares response to US sanctions over alleged election meddling: official

MOSCOW: Moscow is preparing a response to the United States' sanctions over alleged election meddling, deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said after the US Treasury placed five entities and 19 individuals on its blacklist.
"We view this calmly. We have begun to prepare response measures," Ryabkov told Interfax news agency, claiming the US move was designed to coincide with Russia's Sunday presidential election.