US, EU Declare Sanctions on Russian Officials, Ukrainians

The White House has declared a freeze on assets of 11 Russian officials linked to the political push for Crimea's independence from Ukraine and possible annexation by Russia.The Obama administration announced the sanctions Monday following the European Union, which designated 21 officials from Russia and Ukraine for travel bans and trade sanctions. The moves came in response to Crimea's declaration of independence from Ukraine Monday and it plans to apply to become part of Russia....

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