Russia considers banning uranium exports to U.S.

Russia is considering the possibility of banning the export of uranium to the United States as part of Russia's response to sanctions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at a meeting with the State Duma faction of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia.

"This issue is also on the agenda. It is being considered," Novak said when asked whether such a move is possible.

As reported, U.S. Republican senators introduced a bill to ban U.S. imports of Russian uranium.