U.S. Imposes Sanctions Over U.K. Nerve-Agent Attack

The video discusses the US government's delayed response to Russia's actions, attributed to statutory obligations under US law. It details the sanctions imposed under the 1991 Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act, including export and financing limits. The video also highlights the potential impact of these sanctions on Russia's economy, particularly the weakening of the Russian ruble.

What was the reason for the delay in the US government's response to the attack attributed to Russia?

• International pressure

• Lack of evidence

• Statutory obligations

• Political disagreements

Under which act did the US announce sanctions against Russia?

• The 1995 International Sanctions Act

• The 2001 Patriot Act

• The 1989 Anti-Terrorism Act

• The 1991 Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act

What was one of the initial responses by the US to the attack attributed to Russia?

• Expelling Russian diplomats

• Launching a military strike

• Freezing Russian assets

• Imposing travel bans

What is expected to have a significant impact on Russia due to the sanctions?

• Closure of Russian embassies

• Increased oil prices

• Ban on exporting sensitive national security goods

• Reduction in foreign aid

What economic effect did the sanctions have on the Russian ruble?

• Strengthening against the US dollar

• Weakening by almost 3% against the US dollar

• No change in value

• Increase in value by 5%