First U.S. sanctions take narrow aim at Russian finance

Nord Stream 2 operator also targeted, but energy sector mostly spared for now

Nikkei staff writers

WASHINGTON/LONDON -- The first round of American sanctions on Russia for moving troops into separatist-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine targets mostly two state-owned banks responsible for funding Russian infrastructure development and military-related industries.

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