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    U.S. extends Russia sanctions for Ukraine role
    Jul17

    U.S. extends Russia sanctions for Ukraine role

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EEST) 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:...

    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 (EEST) 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. Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia
    Jul17

    U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EEST) 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...

    EU leaders order tougher sanctions against Russia
    Jul17

    EU leaders order tougher sanctions against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EEST) 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...

    Here Comes Obama’s Statement On Russian Sanctions…
    Jul17

    Here Comes Obama’s Statement On Russian Sanctions…

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 0:18 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    President Barack Obama will make a statement at 5:15 p.m. ET Wednesday to formally announce new sanctions on Russia, the White House said. Obama’s statement will come from the Brady Briefing Room of the White House. The Obama administration leveled its most punitive sanctions yet against Russia and the government of President Vladimir Putin...

    US imposes more sanctions against Russia
    Jul17

    US imposes more sanctions against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 0:18 (EEST) Section: Miami Herald (USA)

    The Obama administration announced today a new series of sanctions against Russian companies in the wake of Russia’s refusal to back off in Ukraine. …read more Source: Miami...

    U.S. Escalating Economic Sanctions Against Russia
    Jul17

    U.S. Escalating Economic Sanctions Against Russia

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 0:18 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Obama administration is levying deeper sanctions on Russia as the West grapples for a way to quell an insurgency in eastern Ukraine widely believed to be backed by Moscow. The sanctions are expected to target key areas of the Russian economy, including the defense industry. But officials say the...

    U.S. Tightens Russia Sanctions
    Jul17

    U.S. Tightens Russia Sanctions

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 0:18 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Russia over the Ukraine crisis, including several top Russian banks and energy companies. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    U.S. To Escalate Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Crisis In Ukraine
    Jul17

    U.S. To Escalate Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Crisis In Ukraine

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 0:18 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Obama administration is levying deeper sanctions on Russia as the West grapples for a way to quell an insurgency in eastern Ukraine widely believed to be backed by Moscow. The sanctions are expected to target key areas of the Russian economy, including the defense industry. But officials say the...

    Education System Failed to Unite Ukraine, but There Is Still Hope if Diversity Is Embraced
    Jul17

    Education System Failed to Unite Ukraine, but There Is Still Hope if Diversity Is Embraced

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 0:18 (EEST) Section: The Epoch Times (USA)

    Ukraine’s recent political crisis, a pro-Russian separatist movement and violence in the East has yet again drawn attention to the competing loyalties of Ukrainian citizens. Ukraine gained statehood in 1991 after the break-up of the Soviet Union, but the nation-building process for a new generation has been difficult. The country is...