Monday, 17 March 2014

White House sanctions Russian, Ukraine officials

 The White House on Monday announced the names of Russian and Ukrainian officials it has sanctioned. There are seven Russian government officials, as well as two Crimea-based separatist leaders and former Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and his presidential chief of staff. The sanctions block interests and property that is in the U.S., including assets. The European Union earlier Monday adopted sanctions against 13 Russian officials and eight Crimean officials Monday in response to Sunday's referendum over Crimea. 

Source: Marketwatch

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