Sentences with phrase «russian economic sanctions»

The law of unintended consequences is a very real concern as House leaders consider new Russian economic sanctions legislation.

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The clearest weapon at the disposal of the EU and U.S. appeared to be economic sanctions that would freeze Russian assets and scrap multi-billion dollar deals with Russia.

WASHINGTON — Seeking to intensify pressure on Russia, President Barack Obama on Thursday expanded U.S. economic sanctions against Moscow over its actions in Ukraine, targeting President Vladimir Putin's chief of staff and 19 other individuals as well as a Russian bank that provides them support.

Add an anemic projected economic growth of 0.5 % next year, due to the weak rube, and Ukraine - related sanctions, and Russian consumers may be pulling back on everything from Pepsi to Hugo Boss suits.

Russian annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, triggering economic sanctions by the European Union and United States and a tense stand - off in the region.

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told CNBC Friday that U.S. sanctions are an excuse to gain economic advantage.

He gave the example of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he would argue has less power today than five years ago because of economic turmoil caused by sanctions and a middle class of an unprecedented size and aspirations.

He calls MH370 the unfortunate target of a retaliation ploy by Russian leadership — a sinister response to the US economic sanctions against Russia:

Word that President Donald Trump's son - in - law, Jared Kushner, met with the head of a Russian bank makes now a good time to look at the U.S. economic sanctions meant to punish the Kremlin for its invasion of the Ukraine, and why Moscow would go to great lengths to get them lifted.

The Russian forex has practically halved in benefit considering that the summer as it faces a «perfect storm» of lower oil rates, looming economic downturn and Western sanctions more than Ukraine.

Amid economic sanctions and a volatile ruble, Russian international property investors are switching from residential to commercial sectors, with Spain a top target, says a new report.

Russian agression in Ukraine has led to numerous economic sanctions with Australia threatening to ban the sale of uranium to Russia at the forefront.

As if the falling ruble, crippling sanctions and plunging oil prices weren't a bad enough combination for Russian President Vladimir Putin, now his most important ally, China, is facing serious economic problems of its own.

The sanctions were developed in recent weeks as part of a ready menu of potential military and economic measures for Trump to enact to strike back at Assad's government and his Russian patrons, according to a senior administration official.

Part of the French public wants to abandon the economic sanctions against Russia, since the Russian counter-sanctions are hurting some sectors of French economy.

Some observers (like The Washington Post) quickly suggest that the Russians offer the West «closer cooperation with Moscow in the global fight against terrorism «-- obviously, in exchange of loosening economic sanctions for its past and current aggressions.

«We are also consulting with the administration on possible sanctions actions against individual Russians and Ukrainians that range from visa bans and asset freezes, to the suspension of military cooperation and sales, as well as economic sanctions,» the New Jersey Democrat said.

Russian luxury consumers travel much less these days, which is not surprising given that the rouble has lost 30 percent of its value against the euro in the past three years, hammered by low oil prices and bruising economic sanctions imposed over Russia's involvement in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.

And given Russia's currently ongoing major economic decline due to Western sanctions, the idea to be with a American man has become even more attractive to Russian women.

It's not just the territory of Russia, but its dealings with Russian banks, Russian multinationals,» says John Boscariol, head of the international trade and investment section at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, where he focuses on enforcement and compliance, anti-corruption laws, and economic sanctions.

Providing ongoing US economic sanctions compliance and licensing advice to European, Russian, Middle Eastern and Asian financial institutions and corporations.

An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has formally suggested the idea of using cryptocurrency to circumvent economic sanctions.

However, the Russian traders could be spared since the updated terms of service will exclude residents from countries still under the «economic sanctions».