US joins EU in fresh Russia sanctions

Russian energy giants Rosneft and Gazprom were dealt a further blow on Friday after the US followed the EU in imposing fresh sanctions over continued instability in eastern Ukraine.

Getting tougher: US President Barack Obama tightens the noose on Russian companies over Ukraine
Getting tougher: US President Barack Obama tightens the noose on Russian companies over Ukraine
Published 12 September 2014, 14:46Updated 11 October 2016, 15:33
AmericasEastern Europe