Headline RoundupApril 6th, 2022

US and Allies Announce New Sanctions Against Russia After Bucha Killings

Summary from the AllSides News Team

The U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, targeting two Russian banks and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters, amid international outcry over killings of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that “major war crimes” were being discovered in Ukraine and that “responsible nations have to come together to hold these perpetrators accountable,” adding, “We’re going to stifle Russia’s ability to grow for years to come.” U.S. allies in the G7 and the E.U. also implemented new sanctions against Russia. 

According to CNBC (Center bias), an administration official explained that “We believe that many of Putin’s assets are hidden with family members, and that’s why we’re targeting them.” The U.S. sanctions also targeted former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and the family of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Coverage was widespread across the spectrum, with many headlines focusing on Putin’s daughters. Several reports across the spectrum used descriptive or sensational language like “horrific images,” “bloodbath at Bucha” and “devastating sanctions.”

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