Kremlin calls new US sanctions "categorically unacceptable" and illegal under international law

Kremlin is out with a statement, responding to the latest US sanctions on Russia after the US determined that Moscow had used a nerve agent against a former Russian double agent, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter, Yulia, in Britain.

Main Headlines (via Reuters):

Russian financial system is stable.

Us sanctions not in line with the recent improved ties.

Too early to talk about Russian counter.

Measures until Moscow has more information about the US measures.

Continues to hope for an improvement in ties with Washington.

Calls new US sanctions "categorically unacceptable" and illegal under international law.