In light of Russia’s stance on the crash of the Malaysia Airlines plane, three U.S. Senators said broader sanctions on Russia’s energy sector are warranted. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said there was a growing body of evidence to suggest Russia may be tied to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 last week. The passenger jet crashed near the eastern Ukrainian border with Russia, an area of operations for pro-Russian separatists. U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez , D-N.J., chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dianne Feinstein , D-Calif., chairwoman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Carl Levin , D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee called on President Barack Obama to take a tough stance on Russia in light of the tragedy. “We write to express our outrage over the wanton destruction of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, and to ask that you consider imposing […]