On Friday, the administration of US President Donald Trump announced its third action in as many weeks against key allies of Putin, including Putin’s own son-in-law.
Russia’s foreign ministry is promising to respond firmly to new US sanctions targeting President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle.
Washington says it’s in response to hostile actions by Moscow.
Al Jazeera’s White House Correspondent Kimberly Halkett reports.
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