U.S. sanctions four Ukrainians it alleges were working with Russia
Two of the four are currently members of the Ukrainian parliament. The U.S. has also authorized third-party weapons transfers to Ukraine.
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Two of the four are currently members of the Ukrainian parliament. The U.S. has also authorized third-party weapons transfers to Ukraine.
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