US Congress pushes sanctions against Ukraine

Lawmakers in both chambers of US Congress are putting pressure on President Barack Obama to immediately impose sanctions against the Ukrainian government.

According to Press TV, the Obama administration has already imposed visa bans on 20 unnamed top Ukrainian officials. However, US lawmakers are pushing for more sanctions as they are considering congressional action.
Rep. Eliot Engel, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tweeted on Wednesday, “I urge the Administration to take immediate action and impose targeted sanctions, including visa restrictions.”
According to Engel, while the White House “has the necessary authorities to take appropriate actions,” Congress “should also consider additional Congressional action.”