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US announces new economic sanctions against Russia

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In response to Russia’s sham “referendums” and illegal annexation of four Ukrainian oblasts, the U.S. is imposing new restrictions on hundreds of top Russian officials and their families. Sanctions will also target companies created outside of Russia in an attempt to help Russian military suppliers evade sanctions.

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"This agreement will help ensure Ukraine gets the support it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, while backing British defense companies, supporting skilled jobs and strengthening our national security," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 13.

The listings include the company VK, which owns the social media website VKontakte, its daughter company Communication Platform LLC, which developed Max, and the latter's head, Elena Bagudina.

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