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U.S. announces Ukraine-related sanctions on 34 individuals, entities


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and entities as part of its efforts to pressure Russia for its intervention in Ukraine, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

    "Today?s steps support the U.S. commitment to seek a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine by maintaining our sanctions on Russia," the Treasury said in a statement.

    (Reporting by Washington Newsroom; Editing by Tim Ahmann)