Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- China and India have raised concerns over new U.S. sanctions legislation targeting Russia, warning that the measures could affect countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas.

The legislation, which has passed both chambers of the U.S. Congress, is awaiting President Donald Trump's signature. It seeks to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine and includes sanctions on Russian officials and companies, as well as measures targeting the country's energy exports.

Image Credit - Web Under the legislation, Trump would have the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports from countries that are among the largest buyers of Russian crude oil or natural gas.

China criticized the measure, w...