Western nations hits back with sanctions for Russia’s Ukraine actions
Responding swiftly to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order sending troops to separatist-held regions of eastern Ukraine, western leaders hit back with a tranche of sancitons Tuesday in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe. The UK has announced a series of sanctions against Russia after it ordered troops into two rebel-held regions of eastern Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his government has taken steps to halt the approval process for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia over the crisis in Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #RussiaUkraineTensions #UkraineCrisis #RussiaSanctions
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