Trump signs controversial defence bill calling for sanctions against Russia, Turkey

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a US$738-billion defence bill which includes controversial provisions calling for sanctions against Russia and Turkey, Xinhua news agency reported Saturday.

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Trump approved the 2020 National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), which will increase the US defence spending by about $20 billion, or about 2.8 percent, at a signing ceremony held at the Joint Base Andrews near Washington.

The sprawling legislation has stirred up opposition overseas as it contains punitive provisions against Russia, Turkey and other countries.