Obama Said to Ready Sanctions on Russia for Hacking

The video discusses the implications of sanctions on Russian institutions, focusing on their impact on foreign bank accounts and electronic transactions. It explores historical precedents like the Ukraine sanctions and the 2015 Cyber Sanctions Executive Order. The political implications for US-Russia relations, especially in the context of the transition from Obama to Trump, are examined. The video also highlights the growing trend of cyber-related sanctions, referencing past actions against Chinese military officials.

What are the potential impacts of sanctions on institutions associated with certain state actors?

How do the sanctions imposed in 2014 on individuals associated with Vladimir Putin's inner circle relate to current sanctions?

What changes were made to the 2015 Cyber Sanctions Executive order to address cyber hacking?

In what ways might the Trump administration's approach to Russia differ from that of the Obama administration?

What precedent was set by the US when it indicted Chinese military officials for cyber attacks?