The European Union already imposed sanctions on Russia in March over its stealth invasion and annexation of Crimea, but those lacked teeth. In the week after Russian-backed separatist accidentally shot down Malaysia Flight MH17 on July 17, killing 298 people, some EU members have urged much tougher sanctions.
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Business Insider: Here’s why the EU still won’t approve tough sanctions on Russia
Infographic describes ratcheting up sanctions against Russia on March 17-July 16, 2014.
