Russia sanctions

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was not included on Russia's list of newly sanctioned U.S. lawmakers.

Newsweek compiled a list of House representatives not sanctioned by Russia, noting that the list of names is bipartisan.

Residents of Russia and Belarus won't be able to book a stay through the home rental company anywhere in the world.

The Ukrainian president called for supporters to be "visible and heard" as President Joe Biden arrives in Europe to discuss aid to the country.

The Federation Council claims that thousands of jobs have been put "on standby," similar to unpaid leave.

A report from the High Point Police Department stated that the amount of gas stolen was valued at around $1,200.

"In light of the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra, with the agreement of St. David's Hall, feel the previously advertised programme including the 1812 Overture to be inappropriate at this time," the orchestra announced.

On Wednesday, Connecticut recorded a record of $4.41 a gallon, surpassing the state's previous record set in 2008.

The FBI says this action "should serve as an example to all that we will use all the resources at our disposal to aggressively enforce our nation's sanctions."

"In light of current events, this is necessary," Iggy Pop's representatives said in a statement regarding the cancellation of his Russian show.

A Moscow State University professor announced plans to include the two men accused of poisoning a Russian double agent in the U.K. in a conference on information warfare.

Some estimate the sum could be as high as $200 billion.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the "rules-based order" is actually an excuse "to be able to put pressure on disagreeable states and often even on allies."

Although Russia's elite may be holding onto their wealth despite U.S.-led efforts to target the economy, the working class and poorer communities may not be faring so well.

Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Economic Development has put forward amendments to federal law that would allow companies to hide information about some public contracts.

The U.S. government added three Russians and five companies said to be linked to Moscow's security forces.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that without "trust," Moscow and Washington may resort to "force," and "this might lead to tragedy."

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said the sanctions are a response to the chemical attack in Syria and will be announced on Monday.

Rusal owner Oleg Deripaska was the hardest hit.

The new list includes more than 200 individuals, including every senior member of the Kremlin's political administration and every Russian oligarch with a net worth of $1 billion or more.  

CIA director says that the U.S. will be able to push back against any attempts from Moscow.

VTB Bank President and Chairman Andrey Kostin called the sanctions a "full-on attack" not only against the Kremlin but on all of Russian society.

The West needs to keep diplomatic, economic and cultural relations with Russia, but it must be wary of embassies becoming nests for hostile intelligence activity.

A spokesman for Nord Stream 2 said more than 200 non-Russian companies are building the pipeline and many contracts already have been concluded.

Ukraine and Russia face off in Twitter rematch with South Park gif, after Simpsons meme.

EU business and political leaders fear sanctions could hurt the construction of a Russia-Germany natural gas pipeline.

Vetoes, pocket vetoes and other ways the White House can avoid implementing legislation.

Both the House and Senate in the U.S. backed strengthening sanctions, which Russia originally decided not to respond to.

A new bill passed by Congress allows for fresh sanctions to be imposed on Russia, North Korea and Iran.

The president will be left with less power to ease sanctions.