US prepares sanctions for Russia, opposes secession of Crimea

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The United States on Thursday, March 6, imposed visa bans and set the stage for wider sanctions against Russia, warning any move to split the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine would break international law. President Barack Obama spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin to explain the measures, which he said were in response to Russia’s “violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Obama also signed an executive order paving the way for economic sanctions against individuals or entities in Russia. The document sets broad criteria, and could target those accused of usurping peace and stability in Ukraine or Russian officials seeking to impose control over any part of the country.

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