President Barack Obama expanded U.S. financial sanctions to 20 more Russian officials, businessmen, and a bank, with potential future penalties targeting sectors of the Russian economy. The sanctions aim to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the annexation of Crimea and military movements near Ukraine. Key targets include Russian government members and business leaders with ties to Putin, as well as Bank Rossiya.
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