White House Says It is ‘Evaluating’ New Sanctions Against Russia

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley had predicted swift imposition of new measures over suspected Syrian chemical-weapons attack

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration said Monday that it is evaluating prospects for new sanctions against Russian entities and companies involved in Syria’s chemical-weapons program, a day after a top diplomat said Washington was ready to impose new punitive actions.

“We are considering additional sanctions on Russia and a decision will be made in the near future,“ White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters Monday. ”We’re evaluating, but nothing to announce right now.”

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