Russia sanctions measure stalls in U.S. Senate, fate uncertain

Legislation seeking to keep sanctions in place on companies tied to the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, including the giant aluminum firm Rusal , stalled in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

The vote was 57-42 to end debate on the measure, meaning it fell short of the 60 votes necessary to advance in the 100-member Senate, where President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans hold a 53-47 seat majority. The result left its fate uncertain, although similar legislation has been introduced in the Democratic-led House of Representatives. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle Editing by Tom Brown)