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International sanctions have been imposed against Russia and Crimea during the Russo-Ukrainian War by a large number of countries, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, and international organisations following the Russian annexation of Crimea, which began in late February 2014.
Today’s actions include sweeping financial sanctions and stringent export controls that will have profound impact on Russia’s economy, financial system, and access to cutting-edge technology. The sanctions measures impose severe costs on Russia’s largest financial institutions and will further isolate Russia from the global financial system.
Many states, international organizations, and civil society actors worldwide had expressed their reactions to the then-escalating crisis between Russia and Ukraine that started in March 2021. The crisis eventually culminated in a Russian invasion of Ukraine , beginning on 24 February 2022.
Aug 10, 2023 · On February 21 and 22, in response to escalating Russian aggression toward neighboring Ukraine, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom (1) announced initial sanctions targeting Russia and Russian-claimed regions within Ukraine; and (2) threatened additional sanctions if Russia persists in its incursion into Ukraine.
Mar 2, 2022 · 2 March 2022. By Natalie Sherman,Business reporter, New York. Getty Images. The Russian rouble dropped precipitously last week. A raft of actions by the West is aimed at choking Russia's economy...
Jul 22, 2022 · July 22, 2022. Leer en español. As of July 22, 2022, this list is no longer updated. The United States, the European Union and several other countries and entities have expanded their economic...
Mar 1, 2022 · Western sanctions are in support of Ukraine which Russia's army invaded last week. The sanctions now hitting Russia are being described as economic war - they aim to isolate the country and...
