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US sanctions four Ukrainians accused of working for Russia

Fresh sanctions come amid a diplomatic push between the US and Russia, which are seeking to defuse growing tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine [File: AP Photo]

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Ukrainian nationals, including two lawmakers, accusing them of working on behalf of Russian intelligence services to “destabilize” Ukraine in advance of a possible Russian invasion of the country.

Washington announced the measures on Thursday, promising to coordinate with Kyiv to “identify, expose and impose costs” on Ukrainians working at the direction of Moscow.

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