Posted on 03/11/2022 9:24:58 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, seafood and vodka in the latest response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
He also said Western allies plan to revoke Russia’s status as an equal trade partner, paving the way for further economic punishment.
The moves add to sanctions that have isolated Russia economically since the invasion.
Its currency has collapsed, while global firms rush to exit the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has likened Western sanctions on banks and oligarchs to a declaration of war. Moscow has also threatened to nationalise production plants or factories where work has been suspended.
Mr Biden said the latest steps will be "another crushing blow to the Russian economy".
In addition, Mr Biden said Western allies planned to cut Russia off from accessing finance from international organisations such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Mr Biden said he was also barring US exports of luxury goods to Russia, trade worth about $550m per year, and would further sanction oligarchs and their families.
The US ban on key Russian imports will deny Mr Putin more than $1bn in revenue, the White House said.
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However will the Liberal Billionaires get through the weekend?
That’ll show ‘em!
If you’re still using Kaspersky anti-virus software you’re as big an idiot as someone saying they have a lot of dirt on the Clintons.
Caviar too? ..The horror!..the horror!
There is no way to determine if a diamond came from Russia unless you follow it from the ground to the ring on a finger. They form very deep in the earth, are pure carbon and pick up no trace elements on the way to the surface to determine geographical origin.
I’m pouring my vodka down the sink. Take that Pootler!
No kidding. There is NO CHANCE that Kapsersky AV is not being weaponized.
Really miss Trump
He had the little POS under control.
I was given a set of those from a Ukrainian friend with whom I worked overseas. And I still have ‘em. 😃
Did Nancy ask to add an amendment?
We should ban communism while we’re at it.
That won’t knock any of the crust off my biscuits! lol
Putin is not a POS.
I understood that the really big, expensive ones have some sort of microscopic engraving inside of them?
*SHRUG* I’ve got enough diamonds; Opals are my thing.
Oh, no! What is we go to war with Australia? LOL! :)
Ok..he is a mad dog killer. lol
“If you’re still using Kaspersky anti-virus software you’re as big an idiot....”
Please explain the logic of living in our authoritarian society, and protecting yourself from viruses by using American NSA/CIA/FBI cooperating companies.
“The 9 Best Russian Vodkas to Drink in 2022”
Oops! Not anymore!
https://www.liquor.com/best-russian-vodkas-5094476
Grab them while you can - they might be collectors items in the future. ;)
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