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    Sanctions will damage Russia if not lifted quickly
    Jul30

    Sanctions will damage Russia if not lifted quickly

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: Boston Herald (USA)

    MOSCOW — U.S. and European sanctions against Russia’s energy and finance sectors are strong enough to cause deep, long-lasting damage within months unless Moscow persuades the West to repeal them by withdrawing support for Ukrainian insurgents.The U.S. and European Union released details Wednesday of new sanctions aimed at hurting...

    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: Miami Herald (USA)

    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. …read more Source: Miami...

    Sources: Russian Bank Subsidiaries in EU to Escape Sanctions
    Jul30

    Sources: Russian Bank Subsidiaries in EU to Escape Sanctions

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Russian bank subsidiaries based in the European Union will be exempt from EU economic sanctions designed to choke off finance for big state-owned Russian lenders, sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Wednesday. These sources said the exemption, which EU officials said they would monitor closely to avoid abuse, meant Sberbank and...

    World War 3 Imminent? Clashes in Ukraine Prevent Flight 17 Crash Recovery
    Jul30

    World War 3 Imminent? Clashes in Ukraine Prevent Flight 17 Crash Recovery

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

    DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — 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’...

    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 Epoch Times (USA)

    BRUSSELS— 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. The 28-nation EU, which is Russia’s biggest trading partner, is...

    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: Miami Herald (USA)

    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: Miami...

    Some Ukrainian Rebels Vent Frustration with Putin
    Jul30

    Some Ukrainian Rebels Vent Frustration with Putin

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Western leaders may be Vladimir Putin’s biggest critics over the conflict in east Ukraine but the Russian leader is also facing criticism from some of the rebels they accuse him of arming. The European Union and the United States have imposed new sanctions on Russia because they say Putin has not done enough to persuade the pro-Russian...

    EU Sanctions Target 3 Putin Cronies
    Jul30

    EU Sanctions Target 3 Putin Cronies

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 22:50 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    BRUSSELS (AP) — An official European Union document shows three long-time Putin cronies are among eight people who have been hit with new EU sanctions. The European Union measures announced Wednesday were the first to target members of the Russian president’s inner circle for Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Among those sanctioned...

    Some Rebels In Ukraine Vent Frustration With Putin
    Jul30

    Some Rebels In Ukraine Vent Frustration With Putin

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 18:07 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    By Aleksandar Vasovic DONETSK, Ukraine, July 30 (Reuters) – Western leaders may be Vladimir Putin’s biggest critics over the conflict in east Ukraine but the Russian leader is also facing criticism from some of the rebels they accuse him of arming. The European Union and the United States have imposed new sanctions on Russia because...

    Russia counts cost of new economic sanctions
    Jul30

    Russia counts cost of new economic sanctions

    Wednesday, July 30 , 2014 - 18:07 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

    MOSCOW (AP) — Russia blasted the West’s new economic sanctions on Wednesday, accusing the U.S. of being “prosecutorial” in its drive to impose penalties on the country’s key energy and finance sectors. The U.S. and European Union on Tuesday announced a raft of new sanctions that would limit the trade of arms and...