Obama administration says no decision yet on Russia sanctions bill


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is looking at a bill that would authorise new sanctions on Russia over its activities in Ukraine, and has not yet made a decision on whether the president will sign the measure, a senior administration official said on Monday.

The official said the administration "remains deeply concerned" about Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine.

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