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The US introduced new sanctions against Crimea
US President Barack Obama ordered new sanctions against Crimea.
The document signed by Obama prohibits US individuals and legal entities from exporting or importing any goods, services and technologies to/from Crimea. American companies and US citizens are also prohibited from purchasing real estate or commercial enterprises in Crimea, as well as investing in Crimean companies.
The sanctions imposed by Obama repeat the restrictive measures that the European Union previously imposed on Crimea.
Obama on Friday {December 19} signed a directive imposing sanctions on Crimea similar to those adopted by the European Union.
- In mid-March 2014, a referendum on secession from Ukraine was held in Crimea, the results of which were not recognized by the international community. Russia insists on the legality of the referendum. After the referendum, Crimea and Sevastopol became part of the Russian Federation.
- Previously, the EU and the US had already imposed sanctions on Crimea. Then the import of goods from Crimea was prohibited and investments in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors of the peninsula were limited, as well as investments in joint oil and gas ventures in Crimea were prohibited.
- See also: What US sanctions threaten Russia?
- On December 18, the US President signed the bill “On Supporting the Freedom of Ukraine,” which provides for tougher sanctions against Russia. At the same time, Obama emphasized that the United States does not yet plan to introduce new restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.