U.S. Imposes Sanctions Over U.K. Nerve-Agent Attack

U.S. Imposes Sanctions Over U.K. Nerve-Agent Attack

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The video discusses the US government's delayed response to Russia's actions, attributed to statutory obligations under US law. It details the sanctions imposed under the 1991 Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act, including export and financing limits. The video also highlights the potential impact of these sanctions on Russia's economy, particularly the weakening of the Russian ruble.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the delay in the US government's response to the attack attributed to Russia?

International pressure

Lack of evidence

Statutory obligations

Political disagreements

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Under which act did the US announce sanctions against Russia?

The 1995 International Sanctions Act

The 2001 Patriot Act

The 1989 Anti-Terrorism Act

The 1991 Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act

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What was one of the initial responses by the US to the attack attributed to Russia?

Expelling Russian diplomats

Launching a military strike

Freezing Russian assets

Imposing travel bans

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to have a significant impact on Russia due to the sanctions?

Closure of Russian embassies

Increased oil prices

Ban on exporting sensitive national security goods

Reduction in foreign aid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic effect did the sanctions have on the Russian ruble?

Strengthening against the US dollar

Weakening by almost 3% against the US dollar

No change in value

Increase in value by 5%