Russia Sanctions Target Sovereign Debt, Elites

The video discusses the impact of sanctions on Russia, targeting its economy and key individuals, while noting the exclusion of certain banks and Putin himself. It highlights the recognition of breakaway regions in Ukraine, seen as the start of an invasion. Diplomatic efforts are strained, with canceled meetings and the collapse of the Minsk agreements, leaving no clear path forward. The French government is frustrated with perceived deception by Putin.

Which of the following is NOT targeted by the sanctions discussed in the video?

• Sovereign debt operations

• High net worth individuals

• bTB and spur bank

• Duma members

What is the United States' perspective on the situation in Ukraine as mentioned in the video?

• The beginning of an invasion

• A resolved diplomatic issue

• An internal Ukrainian matter

• A minor border conflict

What was the intended purpose of the canceled meeting between Blinkin and Lavrov?

• To discuss economic sanctions

• To lay the groundwork for a presidential meeting

• To negotiate a ceasefire

• To finalize the Minsk agreements

According to the video, why is there no diplomatic path forward at this point?

• Russia has withdrawn from all talks

• The Minsk agreements are considered dead

• The United States refuses to negotiate

• The Normandy format is still in place

How did the French government react to Vladimir Putin's actions as described in the video?

• They were furious and felt deceived

• They proposed new sanctions

• They supported his diplomatic approach

• They remained neutral