U.S. sanctions Russian bankers who helped supported Assad regime

U.S. sanctions Russian bankers who helped supported Assad regime

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has designated Russians deemed helpers of the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The administration of President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russians who allegedly provided financial services to Assad. Officials said the Russians supported the Syrian Central Bank and the state-owned oil marketing company. “We […]