President-elect Donald Trump dismiss US threat to increase sanctions against Russia

  

   President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed the US threat to increase sanctions against Russia, saying  they ought to get on with their lives".
    The White House said it will retaliate for the alleged hacking by Russia of the Democratic Party during the recent presidential election campaign.
    While senior US senatorshave  called for increased sanctions, Russia has denied any involvement in the hacking.
   Meanwhile, Trump, who has been criticized for being too cosy with Russia, told reporters outside his Florida resort the issue of retaliation was a distraction and there was no conclusive evidence who was behind the hacks.