Economics
Russia Sanctions Choice Puts Obama in Political Bind
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President Barack Obama risks Republican attacks whether or not he imposes new sanctions on Russia over its aggression toward Ukraine.
If he goes ahead without Europe, he’ll face charges that he’s hurting U.S. companies that do business with Russia. If he stops short of new sanctions, those urging an assertive foreign policy will accuse him of caving to Russian President Vladimir Putin.