White House: New sanctions will hit Vladimir Putin’s circle

Published April 27, 2014 4:00am ET



New penalties expected this week against Moscow for its actions against Ukraine will include steps against high-technology exports to the Russian defense industry and the companies controlled by those closest to President Vladimir Putin, a White House aide said Sunday.

Deputy national security adviser Tony Blinken said the U.S. and its allies will designate new sanctions against Putin’s inner circle that will have “a significant impact on the Russian economy.”

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