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Headline Roundup April 6th, 2018

New US Sanctions Target Russian Oligarchs, Energy Companies

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The Trump administration is unleashing additional sanctions against seven Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin along with 12 companies they own or control.

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US imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs and government officials
US imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs and government officials

CNN Digital

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The Trump administration is unleashing additional sanctions against seven Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin along with 12 companies they own or control.

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Trump hits Putin where it hurts: New sanctions target Russian oligarchs, energy companies
Trump hits Putin where it hurts: New sanctions target Russian oligarchs, energy companies

Washington Times

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The Trump administration Friday slapped sanctions on Russian senior officials, oligarchs and the companies they own, going after those closest to Vladimir Putin to punish Moscow’s sinister activities around the world.

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Trump administration to sanction Russian oligarchs
Trump administration to sanction Russian oligarchs

The Hill

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The Trump administration announced Friday it will sanction seven Russian oligarchs and a dozen companies they own and control, its most aggressive effort yet to curb the activities of influential Russian business elites.

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