Russian Energy Denied Detonators as U.S. Exports Halted
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Russia’s energy industry will be denied detonators from the U.S. used for oil and gas drilling as the Obama administration expands its response to the annexation of Crimea by suspending sales of goods with military uses.
The State Department said yesterday it halted licensing for exports of defense items and services on March 24. The Commerce Department posted a notice on its website saying it had also suspending export licensing, effective March 1.