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Biden announces new US sanctions on Russia in wake of Ukraine invasion

US freezes assets of major Russian banks, oligarchs, but makes no move on oil and gas exports

Increased pressure: US President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions against Russia Thursday in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine
Increased pressure: US President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions against Russia Thursday in the wake of the invasion of UkrainePhoto: AFP
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Published 24 February 2022, 21:05Updated 28 February 2022, 17:04
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