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    US: Russia Massing Troops on Ukraine Border
    Jul17

    US: Russia Massing Troops on Ukraine Border

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 3:19 (EET) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    The United States and NATO are growing increasingly concerned about Russia’s military posture. The U.S. on Wednesday accused Russia of amassing thousands more troops along its border with Ukraine, as well as tanks and artillery. Workers in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slovyansk are starting the slow process of repairing damage from...

    U.S. Imposes Toughest Sanctions Yet on Russia Over Ukraine
    Jul17

    U.S. Imposes Toughest Sanctions Yet on Russia Over Ukraine

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 2:20 (EET) Section: The Boston Globe (USA)

    The United States on Wednesday (July 16) imposed its most wide-ranging sanctions yet on Russia’s economy, including Gazprombank and the Rosneft Oil Co, and other major banks and energy and defense companies. Washington has steadily escalated its financial sanctions on Russia over what it views as Moscow’s interference in its neighbor...

    Obama Just Hit Russia With New Sanctions. Here’s What It Means.
    Jul17

    Obama Just Hit Russia With New Sanctions. Here’s What It Means.

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 2:20 (EET) Section: New Republic (USA)

    The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been dragging on for months, the Groundhog’s Day of frozen regional conflicts, so you’d be forgiven for no longer paying attention or caring. Today, however, the Treasury Department rolled out a fresh round of sanctions. What’s more, these ones, according …read more Source: The...

    Obama Just Summed Up The State Of The World In One Depressing Sentence
    Jul17

    Obama Just Summed Up The State Of The World In One Depressing Sentence

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 2:20 (EET) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    After President Barack Obama breathlessly addressed four different foreign-policy issues during a 10-minute statement, he summed up the state of a crisis-filled world in one sentence. “We live in a complex world and at a challenging time,” Obama said. Obama touched on the laundry list of global flashpoints situations during a...

    U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia
    Jul17

    U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EET) Section: Time (USA)

    The Obama Administration announced new sanctions against firms in Russia’s energy, financial, and defense sectors Wednesday in response to Russia’s continued support for Ukrainian separatists. Senior administration officials said Wednesday that Russia has continued to violate Ukraine’s “sovereignty and territorial...

    Here’s Why Sanctions Don’t Work
    Jul17

    Here’s Why Sanctions Don’t Work

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EET) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to mount, President Obama just announced new sanctions on Russia. The sanctions are leveled against large banks, and energy and defense firms, like Gazprombank, Russia’s largest bank and Rosneft, the world’s largest oil company. Back in April, the U.S. has announced sanctions against...

    White House to impose toughest-yet sanctions against Russia
    Jul17

    White House to impose toughest-yet sanctions against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EET) Section: Los Angeles Times (USA)

    President Obama is ratcheting up pressure on Russia with new sanctions aimed at large banks and defense firms in what administration officials say is the most significant crackdown on Russian individuals and businesses since the crisis in Ukraine began. …read more Source: Los Angeles...

    U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Crisis
    Jul17

    U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Crisis

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EET) Section: NBC (USA)

    The sanctions affect firms across the energy and financial sectors and senior Russian officials. …read more Source:...

    EU leaders order tougher sanctions against Russia
    Jul17

    EU leaders order tougher sanctions against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EET) Section: The Bismarck Tribune

    BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders have ordered tougher sanctions against Russia because of its actions in Ukraine, asking the asked the European Investment Bank to sign no new financing a… …read more Source: The Bismarck...

    U.S. extends Russia sanctions for Ukraine role
    Jul17

    U.S. extends Russia sanctions for Ukraine role

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EET) Section: CNN (USA)

    The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced new sanctions against Russian businesses and individuals relating to Russia’s “continued attempts to destabilize eastern Ukraine” and its “ongoing occupation of Crimea.” …read more Source:...