EU threatens new sanctions against Syria but not Russia
Monday, 16 April 2018 () LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers on Monday threatened new sanctions against Syria over its alleged chemical attacks, but held off from joining expected new punitive U.S. measures against Russia.
On Tuesday, the White House appeared to blame US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley for suddenly muddled plans for new sanctions on Russia. Several administration officials claim Haley got ahead of Donald Trump's decision-making when she said Sunday that the United States would level new sanctions...
This quarter was marked by significant activity against Russia, with the Trump Administration for the first time imposing new sanctions explicitly in response to... Mondaq - Legal
The new sanctions fall within the framework of existing US sanctions against Russia, but have expanded their application by classifying new, prominent... Mondaq - LegalAlso reported by •Reuters India
US president Donald Trump said that nobody had been tougher on Russia than him and that he'd slap new sanctions on Moscow "as soon as they very much deserve... Firstpost - World
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that Russia, as an ally of the Syrian government, bore joint responsibility for the chemical... Firstpost - WorldAlso reported by •Reuters India
LONDON (Reuters) - British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday that European Union countries were divided over hitting individuals in Russia with... Reuters India - World
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that nobody has been tougher on Russia than him and that he’ll hit Moscow with new sanctions “as soon as they very much deserve it.” Source: Time -
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow has apologized to U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for saying she was 'confused' following a muddled rollout of new sanctions against Russia. In response to.. Source: Wochit -
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said that she was not confused about sanctions to be imposed on Russia, after White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow suggested she was. Elizabeth.. Source: Veuer -
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he won't comment on possible sanctions against Russia, but said they're "an important tool, like military tools." Source: Time -
According to three senior administration officials—President Donald Trump gave approval last week for rolling out airstrikes in Syria as well as new sanctions on Russia; saying "Russia sanctions were.. Source: Wochit -
CBS Miami's Lauren Pastrana reports on the growing frustration among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle with President Trump's lack of sanctions on Russia over the alleged chemical attacks by Syria.. Source: CBS4 Miami -
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