Russian business has completely lost access to international capital markets Russian business has completely lost access to international capital markets In recent days, there has been a lot of idle talk about the introduction of economic sanctions against Russia by foreign states. Some expect these sanctions with some apprehension; others, on the contrary, believe that they do not threaten them personally and the country.

How America sees the conflict between Russia and Ukraine How America sees the conflict between Russia and Ukraine President of the Center for Global Interests Nikolai Zlobin, who lives both in the United States and in Russia, in an interview with Novaya Gazeta suggested what other sanctions Russia could face and why Crimea would become the starting point for a new course in Russian-American relations.

Contractors from mainland Ukraine are packing their things. And their Crimean colleagues calculate what salary they will now receive in the army of their new homeland Contractors from mainland Ukraine are packing their things. And their Crimean colleagues calculate what salary they will now receive in the army of their new homeland Photo: Evgeny Feldman - "New" When exactly this turning point came, no one can say.

Brookings speech by NATO Secretary General Rasmussen: "There are no quick and easy ways to fight back against tyrants" Brookings speech by NATO Secretary General Rasmussen: "There are no quick and easy ways to fight back against tyrants" NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes that the events in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea to Russia have changed the world, consolidated the alliance between America and Europe. While Russia finds itself in international isolation.

20 Russian citizens, including officials, businessmen and parliamentarians, were included in the extended US sanctions list. The document was published on website .

Roman Tereshkov was the head of the Balashikha administration: the former “Young Guard”, who lit up in the case of the beating of journalist Oleg Kashin Photo: "New Gazeta" Roman Tereshkov was the head of the Balashikha administration: the former “Young Guard”, who lit up in the case of the beating of journalist Oleg Kashin The appearance of Roman Tereshkov in Balashikha a year ago is significant in itself. Tereshkova was looking for journalists for a long time.

Russia imposed visa sanctions on nine officials and members of the US Congress in response to sanctions imposed by the United States in connection with the March 16 referendum in Crimea. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The Border Guard Service of the FSB of Russia has decided to temporarily restrict the movement of vehicles through the crossing points of the Russian-Ukrainian border in Belgorod and Voronezh. At the same time, as reported on the agency’s website , regular buses and residents of border areas are allowed through without any delay.

US President Barack Obama signed a decree allowing sanctions to be imposed on key sectors of the Russian economy if Russia continued to "escalate". The President of the United States made such a statement at a briefing. The head of state also said that he is in close cooperation with European partners to discuss new sanctions against Russia. Once again, Obama called the referendum in the Crimea illegal. “We want Ukraine to determine its own destiny.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, reports . the Kremlin press service During the meeting, Ban Ki-moon expressed concern about the events in Russia and Ukraine. "As UN Secretary General, I cannot but feel deep concern over the situation in Ukraine and Russia," said Ban Ki-moon. Putin also noted that Russia has always supported the UN's central role in resolving international issues.

The first session of the Congress of Russian Intelligentsia under the slogan "Against the war, against the self-isolation of Russia, against the restoration of totalitarianism" was held on March 19 at the Library of Foreign Literature. The first session of the Congress of Russian Intelligentsia under the slogan "Against the war, against the self-isolation of Russia, against the restoration of totalitarianism" was held on March 19 at the Library of Foreign Literature.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is going to put up for sale official cars, Interfax reports . "The Prime Minister and the ministers intend to refuse to service official cars. We are preparing the sale of these cars, it will be held on a competitive basis with the involvement of the public," said Ostap Semerak, a member of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to him, the Government has 150 cars, 50 minibuses and trucks at its disposal.

Law enforcement officers of the Crimea detained several people in the case of the murder of two people in Simferopol, said the Prime Minister of the Republic Sergei Aksyonov. "At least, the point from where they fired is already known," RIA Novosti quotes the head of the Crimean government .

The international online publication The Huffington Post has postponed the launch of the Russian version due to the Ukrainian crisis, reports The Drum. In particular, the company suspended negotiations on the launch due to the situation around the Crimea. HuffPost CEO Jimmy Maymann told The Drum that Russia was one of 15 countries they were looking to launch in by 2015. So far, these plans have been implemented in 11 countries.

Sergei Reznik, known for his critical publications about corruption in the power structures of the Don, on November 26, 2013, by the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Rostov-on-Don, was found guilty under three articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (commercial bribery, insulting a judge, false denunciation) and sentenced to one and a half years deprivation of liberty.