Sanctions against individuals, companies and government enterprises come as Donald Trump, who has praised Vladimir Putin, prepares to take officeThe United States has blacklisted seven Russian businessmen and eight companies and government enterprises over Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the conflict in Ukraine, the US treasury said in a statement. Moscow described the move as a “hostile act.” The sanctions come a month before Barack Obama hands over power to President-elect Donald Trump, who has praised the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and said it would be good if the two countries could get along. Related: Trump and Russia critics fear …read more
Source: The Guardian
