U.S. Senate Close to Russia Sanctions Bill

The video discusses potential US sanctions against Russia, which could target every major sector of the Russian economy, including banks and oligarchs. These sanctions could be implemented even without a military invasion, based on cyber activities and destabilization efforts. The measures are still in the final stages of approval.

What event in 2014 led to the initial sanctions against Russia?

• The invasion of Georgia

• The signing of a trade agreement

• The election of a new US president

• The annexation of Crimea

Which sector of the Russian economy is NOT mentioned as potentially being affected by the new sanctions?

• Energy

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Tourism

What financial action could be taken against Russian banks under the proposed sanctions?

• Freezing all assets

• Banning international loans

• Stopping them from clearing in dollars

• Increasing interest rates

Who among the following could be directly targeted by the sanctions?

• Ukrainian leaders

• Russian citizens

• Vladimir Putin

• European Union officials

Under what conditions could the new sanctions be applied, even without a military conflict?

• If there is a natural disaster

• If there is a trade dispute

• If cyber hacking and destabilization occur

• If diplomatic talks fail