The White House: America will announce today sanctions against Russia, in coordination with allies

The United States will announce on Tuesday new sanctions against Russia in response to its decision to recognize the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and to send "peacekeeping" forces there, the White House said on Monday.

"We intend to announce today new sanctions against Russia in response to Moscow's decisions and actions today," a White House spokesman said.

"We are coordinating with allies and partners on that declaration," he added.

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