US and allies unveil more sanctions against Russia

MOSCOW/DONETSK --- The United States and its allies unveiled more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday over its recognition of two separatist areas in eastern Ukraine while making clear they were keeping tougher measures in reserve in case of a full-scale invasion by Moscow. European Union sanctions to take effect on Wednesday would add all members of Russia's lower house of parliament who voted to recognize the separatist regions in Ukraine to a blacklist, freezing their assets and banning travel. Britain followed the United States in announcing new restrictions banning Russia from issuing new bonds in its security markets. The steps follow measures announced on Tuesday, i...

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