The Obama administration, frustrated with the lack of willingness from the European Union to implement new, harsh sanctions on Russia, reportedly is considering going it alone and implementing unilateral sanctions. But as border tensions build up again between Russia and Ukraine, President Barack Obama may find himself forced to choose between two unseemly options: Wait for the EU to act in concert with the U.S., which is unlikely, or break from the coalition and throw out its current strategy of punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin. If the U.S. moves to impose new, expanded sanctions by itself, it would be …read more
Source: Business Insider
