U.S. Puts More Sanctions On Russia

President Obama upped the ante on Vladimir Putin Monday

[The administration] slapped new sanctions on Russian individuals and companies targeted for their ties to President Vladimir Putin, part of an ongoing attempt to push the Russian leader to stand down in the fight for control of Ukraine.

The new black list, the fourth issued by the U.S. since the crisis began, includes seven government officials, two of them members of Putin’s inner circle, the White House said. The list also cites 17 companies, including oil and infrastructure companies, with close ties to Putin, and imposes new restrictions on some defense exporters.

Senior administration officials say the European Union will also impose new sanctions Monday

 

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.