The US House of Representatives has passed a bill by 262 to 159 to sanction Russia, nearly 18 months years after a late senator introduced it.

The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the package by 262-159, giving a final congressional green light to the most substantial US legislative effort against Moscow sin…

The sanctions package, which targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, will now be sent to US President Donald Trump for signing.

Trump expected to sign measure into law that could impose levies on importers of Moscow’s energy, including US allies