Russia moves to make imposing US sanctions a crime

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https://nypost.com/2018/05/15/russia-moves-to-make-imposing-us-sanctions-a-crime/amp/

Reuters, NY Post

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MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers unanimously introduced a bill on Tuesday that makes it a criminal offense to observe sanctions imposed by the United States or other countries, as part of counter-sanctions measures against Washington.

The United States last month imposed sanctions on some of Russia’s biggest companies and businessmen, striking at allies of President Vladimir Putin to punish Moscow for its alleged meddling in the 2016 US presidential election and other “malign activities.”

The draft bill, which will have its second reading Thursday, would make refusing to supply services or do business with a Russian citizen, citing US or other sanctions, a crime punishable by up to four years in jail.

Any person or representatives of legal entities in Russia found guilty of such an offense could also face other limits on their freedom or fines of up to $9,696.

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1. And with Trump not really imposing sanctions, it will create some sort of bizarre class in Russia

That if you don't do business with them, they could just say "You're an American following the sanctions!"

"Sell me your land at a price I think is fair! No? Sanction lover! Take him away!"

Legalized marauders.