WASHINGTON—The White House says it expects the European Union to impose new sanctions this week against Russia, including against key sectors of the Russian economy, and that the United States will implement additional measures as well.
Tony Blinken, a deputy national security adviser, says the steps are necessary to convince Russia to cease support of separatists in Ukraine and stop destabilizing the former Soviet republic.
Blinken addressed reporters after President Barack Obama and European leaders conferred Monday about next steps for dealing with the crisis in Ukraine.
The White House says Obama held a joint call Monday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French …read more
Source: The Epoch Times
