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U.S. imposes sanctions against 7 Russians, 17 companies linked to Putin

2014-04-28 98 Dailymotion

More sanctions for Russia. The U.S. made the announcement on Monday after accusing Moscow of not honoring its agreements in Ukraine.<br/> <br />State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESWOMAN JEN PSAKI SAYING:<br/> <br />"Today, this morning, the United States is imposing targeted sanctions on a number of Russian individuals and entities and restricting licenses for certain U.S. exports to Russia. Can Russia still deescalate, and take steps? Absolutely they can. Do we still have a tool box of steps we can take? Absolutely we do, and we're working in close lockstep with the Europeans on this as well."<br/> <br />The sanctions target seven Russian government officials and 17 companies linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.<br/> <br />They include Igor Sechin, head of a major Russian oil company, and Sergei Chemezov, head of a Russian state-owned high-tech products company.<br/> <br />They are subject to a freeze on any assets they hold in the U.S. and a

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