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Eugene

(61,966 posts)
Fri Mar 11, 2022, 12:57 PM Mar 2022

US moves to ban Russian diamonds and vodka

Source: BBC

US moves to ban Russian diamonds and vodka

11 March 2022

US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, seafood and vodka in the latest response to Russia's war in Ukraine.

He also said Western allies plan to revoke Russia’s status as an equal trade partner, paving the way for further economic punishment.

The moves add to sanctions that have isolated Russia economically since the invasion.

Its currency has collapsed, while global firms rush to exit the country.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60712902


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US moves to ban Russian diamonds and vodka (Original Post) Eugene Mar 2022 OP
NO CAVIAR! OK, this boycott shit has got to stop. TreasonousBastard Mar 2022 #1
Stolichnaya is changing their name to Stoli. Mosby Mar 2022 #2
Vodka cannot replace bourbon with a beer chaser. marie999 Mar 2022 #3

Mosby

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2. Stolichnaya is changing their name to Stoli.
Fri Mar 11, 2022, 01:04 PM
Mar 2022

The vodka isn't made in Russia anymore, it's made in Latvia.

It's not that great anyway. Tito's is way better. Best vodka for the price.

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