#RUSSIA: PM Medvedev Warns Of "Economic War" Between US & Russia If Sanctions Legislation Is Passed

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Russia has warned the United States it will regard any US move to curb the activities of its banks as a declaration of economic war which it would retaliate against, stepping up a war of words with Washington over spiraling sanctions. The warning, from Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, reflects Russian fears over the impact of new restrictions on its economy and assets, including the ruble. Moscow's strategy of trying to improve battered US-Russia ties by attempting to build bridges with Pres. Trump is backfiring after US lawmakers launched a new sanctions drive earlier this month because they fear Trump is too soft on Russia.

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#RUSSIA: Kremlin Imposes "Tit-For-Tat" Sanctions On Ukraine, Starting Jan 1

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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on extending tit-for-tat economic measures against Ukraine in response to anti-Russian sanctions. The sanctions, which constitute mainly customs duties and product embargo, will come into force on January 1, 2016.

#RUSSIA: PM Medvedev: Turkish Pols Back ISIS Oil Refineries; Threatens To End Joint Ventures

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Russian prime minister Dmitri Medvedev is accusing Turkish officials of have "a direct financial interest" in the oil trade with the terrorist group Islamic State. He also detailed possible moves to retaliate against Turkey, which downed a Russian warplane on Tuesday, including cuts to joint business ventures.

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