The Trump Administration wants a positive relationship with Russia, but for this to happen, Moscow needs to significantly change its behaviour, the White House has said. The comment from the White House came hours after the US administration sanctioned seven Russian oligarchs, 12 companies, and 17 top government officials and allies of President Vladimir Putin. "We want a positive relationship with the Russian government, but for this to happen, there must be a significant change in their behaviour," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters yesterday at her daily news conference. The White House yesterday said the administration was implementing new sanctions on Russian oligarchs, government officials, and entities for their roles advancing Russia's malign activities. According to the White House, the Trump administration has consistently confronted Russian activities that threaten US institutions, its interests, or its allies.

Source: dna April 07, 2018 04:18 UTC