Russian oligarchs reportedly to be targeted under new US sanctions
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(Worthy News) – Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin are to face sanctions in the US, according to American media reports, in retaliation for Moscow’s interference in the 2016 US election.
The sanctions could be announced as early as Thursday, two sources told Reuters.
Four sources told Reuters that the sanctions would be imposed under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, also known as CAATSA. [ Source: UK Telegraph (Read More…) ]
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