In response to Russia's ongoing occupation of Crimea and support of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, the United States has announced yet another round of sanctions. This latest round singles out a number of individuals, including a former prime minister of Ukraine, and one Russian bank. Sanctions have become an inescapable topic during the past year when following Russia in the press. Today's set provides useful vocabulary commonly used when discussing sanctions, as well as specific terminology related to the governments of both the United States and Russia.

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