Russia cancels talks with US over tightening of sanctions

CNN: Russia has canceled a meeting between senior US and Russian officials that was aimed at resolving problems in the relationship between the two countries.

The announcement comes after the US announced an expansion of sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

The previously planned meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and US Under Secretary of State Tom Shannon was due to take place in St Petersburg.

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