The European Union has agreed to new economic sanctions against Russia for its role in Ukraine, and the measures will target its energy, finance, and defense sectors, the BBC reports. More details are expected to come this afternoon.
America and Europe have already enacted a number of sanctions, such as visa bans and asset freezes, against Russian individuals, particularly those involved with fighting in Ukraine. Dmitry Rogozin, Russia’s deputy prime minister, is so far the highest-ranking official touched by the initial sanctions, The Telegraph reports. Russian intelligence chiefs are among the 15 individuals and 18 entities added to the list for …read more
Source: Newsweek
