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Russian forces pound Ukraine cities as US announces tougher sanctions

Zelensky says rhetoric on sanctions not enough; US, EU set to ban new investment in Russia

People drive past a fire at a gas pipeline after the neighbourhood was shelled from Russian positions in Kharkiv as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues (Photo: Reuters)
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People drive past a fire at a gas pipeline after the neighbourhood was shelled from Russian positions in Kharkiv as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues (Photo: Reuters)

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Russian artillery pounded key cities in Ukraine on Wednesday, as its president urged the West to act decisively in imposing new and tougher sanctions against Russia in response to civilian killings widely condemned as war crimes.

The United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian banks as well as Kremlin officials and their family members. The head of the European Commission signalled further moves - including examining energy imports - on top of sanctions unveiled by the bloc on Tuesday.

Western sanctions over Russia's invasion gained new impetus this week after the bodies of civilians shot at close range were

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