Russian reaction to US sanctions vote 'appropriate': analyst The Kremlin has responded coolly to a vote by the US House of Representatives to impose tougher sanctions on Russia, saying that President Vladimir Putin would wait for the approval by the US Senate, the final step necessary before the law goes for signature by US President Donald Trump. According to a political analyst, this reaction is 'appropriate' and there is 'no reason for hysteria' over the vote. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES