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    The US And Europe May Have Just Sent A Ton Of Their Russian Business To China
    Jul30

    The US And Europe May Have Just Sent A Ton Of Their Russian Business To China

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 23:04 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    On Tuesday, President Obama announced additional, “major” sanctions against Russia due to the country’s continued involvement with Ukraine and their support of pro-Russian separatist groups. The sanctions target Russia’s energy, arms, and finance sectors. This is on top of existing sanctions against a series of large banks...

    EU Places Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs
    Jul30

    EU Places Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 23:04 (EEST) Section: The Wall Street Journal (USA)

    Friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a billionaire with close ties to the leaders of pro-Russian rebel groups in eastern Ukraine are forbidden to travel to European Union countries and have had their assets there frozen. …read more Source: The Wall Street...

    Families of Malaysia Airlines victims unlikely to receive compensation
    Jul30

    Families of Malaysia Airlines victims unlikely to receive compensation

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:53 (EEST) Section: Miami Herald (USA)

    The accusations that Russia bears the blame for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines plane by a surface-to-air missile over eastern Ukraine nearly two weeks ago leaves a key question still hanging: Will the already-troubled investigation produce any definitive word on who should be declared the responsible party? …read more Source: Miami...

    3 Putin allies among 8 hit with new EU sanctions
    Jul30

    3 Putin allies among 8 hit with new EU sanctions

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:53 (EEST) Section: Associated Press (USA)

    BRUSSELS (AP) — Three long-time Putin associates are among eight people who have been hit with new European Union sanctions, an official EU document showed Wednesday…. …read more Source: Associated...

    Ukraine: Clashes Prevent Visit to Jet Debris Site
    Jul30

    Ukraine: Clashes Prevent Visit to Jet Debris Site

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: The Epoch Times (USA)

    DONETSK, Ukraine—Almost two weeks after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 went down, clashes on Wednesday between Ukrainian forces and separatist rebels again prevented international experts from reaching the crash site to recover remains still baking in midsummer heat in farm fields — deepening frustration for victims’ relatives and...

    3 Putin allies among 8 hit with new EU sanctions
    Jul30

    3 Putin allies among 8 hit with new EU sanctions

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: Associated Press (USA)

    BRUSSELS (AP) — Three long-time Putin associates are among eight people who have been hit with new European Union sanctions, an official EU document showed Wednesday…. …read more Source: Associated...

    The Kremlin Floats An Exit Strategy
    Jul30

    The Kremlin Floats An Exit Strategy

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    Andrei Kolesnikov’s recent column, in which he says the Kremlin would wash its hands of the separatists in eastern Ukraine if they were indeed proven to be responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, is either a trial balloon or a signal of a policy shift. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    MH17 Crash Site Surrounded By Landmines While 82% Of Russians Blame Ukraine For Malaysia Airlines Tragedy
    Jul30

    MH17 Crash Site Surrounded By Landmines While 82% Of Russians Blame Ukraine For Malaysia Airlines Tragedy

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: International Business Times (USA)

    International investigators abandoned efforts to reach the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash site for the fourth day Wednesday, amid reports that rebels have laid landmines throughout the area. It’s not clear what steps the infuriated international community can or will take in order to gain access to the site and remove any physical...

    A look at the EU’s new sanctions against Russia
    Jul30

    A look at the EU’s new sanctions against Russia

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: The Washington Times (USA)

    BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union’s sanctions against Russia are bound to inflict pain on the country’s ailing economy. While still narrowly targeted, they come as a warning shot to convince Moscow to change its Ukraine policies or face even tougher penalties. Here’s a look at the sanctions … …read more...

    Ukraine Crisis: Russia Violating Intermediate-Range Missile Treaty With US, Washington Claims
    Jul30

    Ukraine Crisis: Russia Violating Intermediate-Range Missile Treaty With US, Washington Claims

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: International Business Times (USA)

    Russia is in violation of a treaty with the U.S. that prohibits the possession or production of intermediate-range ground-launched cruise missiles, Washington said Wednesday. …read more Source: International Business...