Western countries are responding to Russia’s incursion on eastern Ukraine with a series of sanctions targeting the country’s financial sector.
Russian troops have entered two breakaway regions in Ukraine that were recognized as independent by president Vladimir Putin yesterday (Feb. 21). While Russia is calling the incursion a “peacekeeping” mission, Western leaders are warning the move is one step closer to a full-fledged invasion.
The UK announced sanctions against five Russian banks and several rich individuals, while the US and European Union are expected to finalize additional measures later today.
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