US Congress unlikely to act quickly on Trump's Russia sanctions delay

President Donald Trump's decision to delay sanctions against Russia has drawn sharp bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers, but Congress is unlikely to respond quickly as both chambers are on recess until after the midterm elections. Senator Tom Tillis called the move "more than irresponsible," noting the Senate passed the sanctions bill 86-11, while Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren accused Trump of aiding Russia's economy and allowing Putin to continue the war. Congress cannot act until legislators return to Washington following the November 3 elections. Trump suspended sanctions on major buyers of Russian oil and gas on October 16, citing "national interests," just a month after signing the Lindsey O. Graham sanctions law. Ukraine, preparing for winter amid Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, urged US supporters to back the sanctions.