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  US charges Russia of using state media to spread fake news before election, sanctions RT News

  World | September 04, 2024 23:52 IST

  Intelligence agencies have previously charged that Russia was using disinformation to try to interfere in the election. The new steps show the depth of US concerns and signal legal actions against those suspected of being involved.

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  US, EU impose over 600 new sanctions on Russia on Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death

  World | February 24, 2024 10:44 IST

  US President Joe Biden said the measures aim to ensure his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home."

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  Biden meets deceased Putin critic Alexei Navalny's family, promises sanctions on Russia

  World | February 23, 2024 12:14 IST

  Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin, died suddenly on Friday after a walk at the "Polar Wolf" penal colony above the Arctic Circle. His death sparked international outrage and his wife Yulia has vowed to continue her husband's work and avenge his "murder".

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  BRICS Summit: Putin denounces sanctions, warns 'Black Sea grain deal remain suspended until...'

  World | August 23, 2023 9:18 IST

  Putin, the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant related to the war in Ukraine, did not travel to Johannesburg for the summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies.

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  After Bucha killings, US targets Putin's daughters and Russian banks in new sanctions

  World | April 06, 2022 20:31 IST

  In addition to sanctions aimed at Putin’s adult daughters, Mariya Putina and Katerina Tikhonova, the U.S. is targeting Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin; the wife and children of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov; and members of Russia’s Security Council, including Dmitry Medvedev, a former president and prime minister.

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  China blames US, NATO for instigating war on Ukraine; rejects sanctions

  World | April 01, 2022 18:48 IST

  China says it is not taking sides in the conflict but it has declared a “no limits” partnership with Russia and refuses to condemn the invasion.

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  US President Biden announces ban on Russian oil over Ukrainian war

  World | March 08, 2022 23:09 IST

  The U.S. will be acting alone, but in close consultation with European allies, who are more dependent on Russian energy supplies.

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  US sanctions on Russia won't affect us significantly: IAF Vice Chief

  India | March 02, 2022 14:21 IST

  Russia started its military offensive against Ukraine on February 24. Western nations, including the US, have imposed major economic and other sanctions on Russia following the offensive.

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  Watch | Panic grips Russians as they form long lines outside ATMs following West's SWIFT sanctions

  World | February 27, 2022 21:21 IST

  Britain has earlier slapped sanctions on Russian banks, companies, and oligarchs in response to the invasion, and agreed with the European Union and the U.S. to block some Russian banks from the SWIFT global financial messaging system.

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  More sanctions against Russia: West unleashes SWIFT ban, Russian economy to be hit terribly

  World | February 27, 2022 20:05 IST

  If fully carried out as planned, the measures will severely damage the Russian economy and markedly constrain its ability to import and export goods.

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  Why China is Russia's best hope to US sanctions | Explained

  World | February 26, 2022 16:09 IST

  Even if Beijing wanted to, its ability to support President Vladimir Putin by importing more Russian gas and other goods is limited.  

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  Russia-Ukraine war: Biden, Europe waiting on key SWIFT sanction against Putin

  World | February 25, 2022 23:41 IST

  The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused a barrage of new financial sanctions Thursday. The sanctions are meant to isolate, punish and impoverish Russia in the long term.

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  Russia Ukraine war: Biden hits Moscow with new sanctions, says Putin 'chose' war

  World | February 25, 2022 1:02 IST

  The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs.  

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  Ukraine crisis: Just how hard could US sanctions hit Russia? Explained

  World | February 24, 2022 23:45 IST

  Biden, for weeks, has promised “swift and severe costs” if Russian forces moved into Ukraine, and he made clear that the U.S. would go after Russia financially, not militarily. So, how will Russia be affected by the sanctions?

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  S-400 deal: USA's CAATSA sanctions will not pressurise its defence agreement with India, says Russia

  World | October 11, 2018 14:35 IST

  India had last week inked a USD 5 billion deal to purchase S-400 Triumf air defence system from Moscow.

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  Despite US sanctions on Russia, India to go ahead with S-400 missile deal

  India | July 14, 2018 8:40 IST

  Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it may take two-and-a-half to four years to implement the S-400 missile deal after it is signed.

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  US sanctions against Russia cause spike in sale of AK-47

  July 26, 2014 21:25 IST

  Washington: The sanctions imposed on the maker of AK-47 by the US Treasury Department last week has caused a spike in sale of the popular assault rifle in the country, media reports said Friday.Kalashnikov Concern,