U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Russia

U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Russians, Ukrainians Over Conflict -- CNN

Rome (CNN) -- The State Department Thursday imposed a visa ban on Russian and Ukrainian officials and individuals responsible for or complicit in threatening the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

President Obama also Thursday signed an executive order laying the groundwork to impose sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for the crisis.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said in a statement the move was a response to "Russia's ongoing violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity -- actions that constitute a threat to peace and security and a breach of international law."

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More News On The U.S. Imposing Sanctions Against Russia

Obama administration moves to freeze Russian assets -- Washington Post
Obama orders sanctions against those involved in Russian move on Ukraine -- Reuters
US announces visa restrictions on Russians -- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
White House announces visa restrictions on Russians -- FOX News
U.S. Restricting Visas Related to Ukraine Unrest -- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Imposes Visa Ban in Ukraine Crisis -- New York Times
US imposes visa restrictions on Russian officials as Obama signs sanctions order -- The Guardian
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Russians, Crimeans who Threaten Ukraine -- Voice of America

My Comment: No names are listed .... but I expect retaliation from Moscow in the next day or two. As for Europe .... I expect most countries will not impose sanctions.