Category: State Department

China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. officials pledged to crack down on shipments to Russia that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, but that has proved hard to police.
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.

The New York Times – Travel:
A spate of incidents, including protests among taxi drivers in Cancún and a stray bullet at an airport in Culiacán, has tourists asking the question.
Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Dozens of top officials have flown to Qatar to cheer for teams while talking shop. The event has magnified the tiny Gulf nation’s role as a diplomatic broker.
The US Imposes Sanctions on a Russian Oligarch and Other Officials

The New York Times – Business:
The sanctions block financial transactions in dollars with Vladimir Potanin, the largest shareholder in Nornickel, the world’s biggest producer of palladium and refined nickel.
Chechen Leader Has More Interactions With UFC Fighters Amid US Sanctions

The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. State Department says it knows of apparent ties between Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman, and mixed martial arts fighters.

China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions