Draft Of New US Sanctions Seeks To Designate Russia As State Sponsor Of Terrorism

A new draft of US sanctions proposed by Republican Jim Banks seeks to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and "Russian-backed" forces in Donbas as terrorists, according to the draft bill obtained by The Washington Post

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th January, 2022) A new draft of US sanctions proposed by Republican Jim Banks seeks to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and "Russian-backed" forces in Donbas as terrorists, according to the draft bill obtained by The Washington Post.

"Designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism and designation of the Russian-supported armed forces in the Donbas region of Ukraine as foreign terrorist organizations. (a) designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism," the document said.