Ukraine crisis: EU, US mull further sanctions on Russia

April 15, 2014 03:17

The EU and the US say they will impose "further costs" on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, as unrest continues in the east of the country. EU foreign ministers said on Monday they would expand a list of names targeted by EU sanctions.

Tension has been rising in Ukraine, with pro-Russian activists occupying buildings in more eastern towns. Also on Monday, the US said a Russian fighter jet repeated close-range passes over a US warship in the Black Sea. US President Barack Obama spoke by phone with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday evening, Mr Putin's office said.

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