West’s SWIFT bank sanctions will hurt Russia, but will they save Ukraine?
US, EU implement restrictive banking measures to hold Russia to account for its attack on Ukraine
27 February 2022 - 17:55
Western nations have agreed to unleash new sanctions to further isolate Russia’s economy and financial system after initial penalties failed to persuade President Vladimir Putin to withdraw his forces from Ukraine. ..
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