Russia to face 'more draconian' US sanctions over Skripal poisoning

The Guardian ---------- Russia faces new US sanctions after failing to take steps to prove it has ended its chemical weapons programme in the wake of the Skripal nerve agent attack in the UK in March, the state department has said. It is unclear what form of sanctions the US will impose but US officials have warned that they would be substantial, potentially affecting diplomatic relations, trade or banking ties. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.