President Biden condemned President Vladimir V. Putin for his aggression against Ukraine, saying the new sanctions cut off Russia from Western finance.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Sanctions on Russia pose new threat to a fragile global economy.
Armed conflict could exacerbate supply chain disruptions and drive food, gas and other prices higher.
Europe Sanctions Russia Over Ukraine Crisis, Coordinating Squeeze With the U.S.
The European Union, acting in tandem with the United States and Britain, hopes to restrain Moscow by keeping bigger penalties in reserve.
White House Weighs How Hard to Hit Putin With Sanctions
Early indications suggested the Biden administration would hold some punishments back in hopes of preventing a broader attack.
Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War Between Russia and Ukraine
President Biden made three critical decisions about how to handle Russia’s provocations, aiming to prevent armed conflict in Ukraine.
U.S. Offers Limited Initial Response to Russia as It Weighs Stiffer Sanctions
President Biden faces the challenge of maintaining unity with allies as he seeks to balance deterrence and punishment in dealing with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
U.S. Lifts Temporary Ban on Avocados From Mexico
The ban was issued last week after a U.S. inspector was verbally threatened in the state of Michoacán in Mexico.
Shelling Escalates in Ukraine as Thousands Flee, Fearing Attack
Western leaders repeat calls for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis. Russia fires missiles in a blunt warning of where the conflict could lead.
Iran Nuclear Deal Inches Toward Revival but Faces Critics in U.S.
Republicans warned that any new agreement would “likely be torn up” by the next administration.
Republicans Propose Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
What began as an effort to present a unified front on Capitol Hill against Russia has faltered amid disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over just how far to go.