White House announces new sanctions on Russian officials, companies

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Source: Washington Post

The White House says the U.S. is sanctioning seven Russian officials and 17 companies with links to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle.

The White House says the penalties are being levied because Russia has failed to live up to commitments it agreed to under an international accord aimed at deescalating the crisis in Ukraine.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/obama-us-to-levy-new-russia-sanctions-monday/2014/04/28/60419964-ceac-11e3-a714-be7e7f142085_story.html

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1. New US sanctions target Russian officials and companies

The US has imposed sanctions on seven Russian individuals and 17 companies it says are linked to President Vladimir Putin's "inner circle".

The White House said the move was a response to "Russia's continued illegal intervention in Ukraine".

Those targeted include Igor Sechin, head of oil giant Rosneft, and Sergei Chemezov of the hi-tech firm Rostec.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-27193628