WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Dec. 22 imposed financial restrictions on 34 additional people and entities for helping Russian and Ukrainian companies evade U.S. penalties and other infractions, prompting threats of retaliation from the Kremlin.
Associated Press: US expands sanctions related to Russia’s activity in Ukraine; Kremlin threatens retaliation
A Ukrainian serviceman stands near his position in the village of Zaytseve, Donetsk Oblast, on Dec. 12.