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    Here’s Why Sanctions Don’t Work
    Jul17

    Here’s Why Sanctions Don’t Work

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

    Obama Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
    Jul17

    Obama Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine

    Thursday, July 17 , 2014 - 1:18 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    President Barack Obama delivered a statement on the crisis in Ukraine Wednesday, announcing that the U.S. would impose new sanctions against Russia. Obama said the U.S. would level “significant but targeted” sanctions due to Russia’s failure to deescalate in Ukraine. “I’ve repeatedly made it clear that Russia must...

    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. tightens sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
    Jul17

    U.S. tightens sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

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

    New Russia sanctions hit banks, arms makers …read more Source: USA...

    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...