Source: Russia can retaliate against possible new US sanctions

MOSCOW, Jul 27 (PRIME) -- Russia can retaliate against possible new U.S. sanctions, a high-ranking government official told reporters on condition of anonymity on Thursday.

“They can,” the source said, asking whether the Russian authorities can retaliate.

The U.S. Congress voted for a bill including new sanctions against Russia and several other states by an overwhelming majority on Tuesday. The bill will come into force if signed by the president.

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