U.S. lawmakers say latest Russia sanctions too mild, to seek more

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior U.S. Republican lawmakers said on Monday the latest sanctions imposed on Russian individuals and companies are too mild to deter Moscow from further action in Ukraine and promised to offer legislation as soon as this week to pressure the Obama administration to take stronger action.

Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who earlier this month visited Ukraine and neighbouring countries, called the new sanctions "just a slap on the wrist," and said it was time for measures that would affect the Russian economy.