US election hacking: Senators call for sanctions on Russia

Three prominent US senators have warned Russia and its president may face sanctions over the country's alleged interference in last month's presidential election. 

They said the move had cross-party support in the senate.

President-elect, Donald Trump has rejected claims of Russian interference.
 
President Barack Obama is expected to announce retaliatory measures early today.
 
These may include economic sanctions and changes to diplomatic relationships.

The Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, in a statement said any action against Russian diplomatic missions in the US will immediately bounce back on US diplomats in Russia.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS