Relations between the United States and Russia have hit a new low. In a tit-for-tat response to Washington’s sanctions, Moscow has expelled 10 diplomats and banned some former and current officials. It came a day after the Biden administration imposed similar measures, accusing Russia of election interference and cyberattacks. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith has more from Moscow, Russia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UnitedStates #Russia
The White House says the measures are a retaliation against a major Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, election interference and other hostile acts. Biden insists the U.S. is not looking to kick off a cycle of conflicts with Russia, but wants a ‘stable and predictable’ relationship. But the Kremlin’s already threatened to respond in kind. So, how will this move affect the many challenges pitting the U.S. against Russia? – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Russia #UnitedStates
Russia announces sanctions against the US in retaliation for action against Moscow. Moscow will also publish names of eight US officials to be placed on a sanctions list. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UnitedStates #Russia
0 The Cuban peso’s one-to-one exchange rate with the US dollar is to be devalued for the first time in more than 50 years. That will hurt the already struggling island country, where the economy is mostly state-owned. Families there also face tough sanctions enforced under US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports on how some people are getting creative in order to survive. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AljazeeraEnglish #Cuba #sanctions #US
