Russia will respond to U.S. human rights sanctions - embassy


  • World
  • Friday, 17 May 2019

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Russian Embassy in Washington said on Thursday that U.S. sanctions against a Chechen group and five individuals, including at least three Russians, for alleged human rights violations will be met with "reciprocal measures."

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)

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