US mulls fresh sanctions on Russia over Putin's support for Syrian ally

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faced worldwide criticism for an alleged chemical attack involving chlorine gas on April 7 in the suburb of Douma

In a fresh turn of events, White House may consider imposing fresh sanctions on Russia, just days after the US, UK and France collectively attacked Syria for its chemical weapon programme. 

"We are considering additional sanctions on Russia and a decision will be made in the near future," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said the sanctions would target those who were enabling Syrian leader Bashar Assad's government to continue using chemical weapons.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faced worldwide criticism for an alleged chemical attack involving chlorine