Diplomacy
No news of note
Sanctions
The Department of Justice indicted Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska and associates with sanctions evasion and obstruction of justice.
Consequences
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Ukraine Sitrep
After speculation that it could be put off, Russia will officially move Friday to seize the four Ukrainian regions that held referenda, with President Vladimir Putin signing “accession treaties.” Russia’s parliament is expected to convene Monday and Tuesday to approve the treaties, and a gala concert will be held next Friday.The move was condemned by the State Department.