President Zourabichvili Calls Sanctions Against Russia ‘Symbolic’

President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili stated on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions against Ukraine are worrying and a threat to Europe’s security. (more)

EU, Britain, US, Canada, Australia and Japan Impose Aanctions on Russia Amidst Putin’s Recognition of Ukrainian Occupied Regions of Donetsk and Luhansk

Following Russia's recognition of the Ukrainian-occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, the European Union imposed sanctions on members of the Russian Duma, 27 individuals and organizations, including banks that have been sponsoring separatist activities in eastern Ukraine. (more)

Russia Foreign Affairs: US Sanctions Will Inevitably Receive a Strong Response

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