US imposes sanctions on ‘Putin’s bridge’ to Crimea

The United States updated its sanctions blacklist against Russia, including companies involved in building a multi-billion dollar bridge to link the Russian mainland with annexed Crimea.

The list was first introduced in 2014. The European Union had also in place a set of sanctions connected to Crimea's illegal annexation.

ESO: Background information: Why non-recognition matters in Crimea | No stability under occupation in Crimea http://www.europeansources.info/record/why-non-recognition-matters-in-crimea-no-stability-under-occupation-in-crimea/

The Wall Street Journal, 01.09.16: U.S. Targets Russia Sanctions Evasion http://blogs.wsj.com/riskandcompliance/2016/09/01/u-s-targets-russia-sanctions-evasion-crimea-bridge-construction/

Foreign Policy, 01.09.16: U.S. Treasury Hits Russia With More Sanctions Over Ukraine http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/09/01/u-s-treasury-hits-russia-with-more-sanctions-over-ukraine/

Sputnik International, 02.09.16: US Anti-Russia Sanctions to Have Little Impact on Russian Economy http://sptnkne.ws/ccPx

TASS, 08.07.16: Construction of Kerch Strait Bridge to Crimea to cost $3.54 bln - ordering customer http://tass.ru/en/economy/887047

TASS, 17.05.16: Russia starts building Crimea bridge offshore sections http://tass.ru/en/economy/876187

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