"These are mandatory sanctions. They passed 97-2 in the Senate. He's ignoring them. And he's not implementing them," Schumer said. "This is an extreme dereliction of duty by President Trump, who seems more intent on undermining the rule of law in this country than standing up to Putin."
(Reporting by Amanda Becker and Doina Chiacu; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)Democrats blast Trump as soft on Putin with no Russia sanctions
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