U.S. Announces More Sanctions Against Russia

The New York Times: WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday imposed additional sanctions against Russian government officials, businessmen and companies deemed close to President Vladimir V. Putin, accusing Moscow of failing to live up to its agreement to defuse the crisis in Ukraine.

The Obama administration ordered travel bans and asset freezes for seven Russian individuals, including two said to be in Mr. Putin’s inner circle, and froze assets for 17 companies. Thirteen Russian companies will face additional restrictions as the government will cut off the export or re-export of American-made products to them.

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