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Ukraine conflict: Putin says sanctions will backfire Ukraine conflict: Putin says sanctions will backfire
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced the latest US sanctions against his country, saying they will damage relations and hurt businesses from both countries.Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced the latest US sanctions against his country, saying they will damage relations and hurt businesses from both countries.
The president said that bilateral relations were reaching a "dead end".The president said that bilateral relations were reaching a "dead end".
He was speaking after the US and EU bolstered sanctions against Russia over its support for separatists in Ukraine.He was speaking after the US and EU bolstered sanctions against Russia over its support for separatists in Ukraine.
As shares in Russian interests hit by the sanctions fell sharply, markets also fell by more than 2.5%.As shares in Russian interests hit by the sanctions fell sharply, markets also fell by more than 2.5%.
Shares in the energy companies Rosneft and OA Novatek - who are both now barred from obtaining long-term loans from the US - fell 5.4% and 6.8% respectively.Shares in the energy companies Rosneft and OA Novatek - who are both now barred from obtaining long-term loans from the US - fell 5.4% and 6.8% respectively.
In addition the rouble has plunged against the euro and dollar.In addition the rouble has plunged against the euro and dollar.
The sanctions do not target the whole energy sector, the BBC's Daniel Sandford reports from Moscow, but the creation of Rosneft was a personal project of President Putin and it is run by one of his closest allies, Igor Sechin.The sanctions do not target the whole energy sector, the BBC's Daniel Sandford reports from Moscow, but the creation of Rosneft was a personal project of President Putin and it is run by one of his closest allies, Igor Sechin.
Another company targeted - the gas producer Novatek - is part-owned by friends of Vladimir Putin.Another company targeted - the gas producer Novatek - is part-owned by friends of Vladimir Putin.
'Long-term damage''Long-term damage'
Shares in the energy companies Rosneft and OA Novatek - who are both now barred from obtaining long-term loans from the US - fell 5.4% and 6.8% respectively.Shares in the energy companies Rosneft and OA Novatek - who are both now barred from obtaining long-term loans from the US - fell 5.4% and 6.8% respectively.
In comments made on television on Thursday while in Brazil, Mr Putin said the sanctions were driving relations between Russia and the US "into a corner".In comments made on television on Thursday while in Brazil, Mr Putin said the sanctions were driving relations between Russia and the US "into a corner".
He said the penalties would only serve to generate a backlash against American companies working in Russia and were not in the interests of American companies and "the long-term national interests of the US government and people".He said the penalties would only serve to generate a backlash against American companies working in Russia and were not in the interests of American companies and "the long-term national interests of the US government and people".
The Russian president said Rosneft had a multibillion-dollar deal with US company ExxonMobil to develop lucrative oil fields in Russia. "So, what, the United States does not want it to work there now?" he asked.The Russian president said Rosneft had a multibillion-dollar deal with US company ExxonMobil to develop lucrative oil fields in Russia. "So, what, the United States does not want it to work there now?" he asked.
Russia's foreign ministry called the US move "outrageous" and a "primitive attempt at revenge". Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Russia would retaliate but gave no details.Russia's foreign ministry called the US move "outrageous" and a "primitive attempt at revenge". Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Russia would retaliate but gave no details.
The EU said it would announce details of its sanctions by the end of July, but added that its investment banks would no longer fund Russian projects.The EU said it would announce details of its sanctions by the end of July, but added that its investment banks would no longer fund Russian projects.
The new round of US sanctions announced by the US treasury significantly expands previous penalties by Washington, which were limited to individuals in Russia and Ukraine and a number of companies.The new round of US sanctions announced by the US treasury significantly expands previous penalties by Washington, which were limited to individuals in Russia and Ukraine and a number of companies.
As well as major banks and energy firms, the weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern is also on the list.As well as major banks and energy firms, the weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern is also on the list.
Two self-proclaimed rebel entities in eastern Ukraine - the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic - are also targeted.Two self-proclaimed rebel entities in eastern Ukraine - the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic - are also targeted.
Speaking in Washington, US President Barack Obama said the sanctions were imposed because Russia had failed to fulfil its promises to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.Speaking in Washington, US President Barack Obama said the sanctions were imposed because Russia had failed to fulfil its promises to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.
The US penalties stop short of a complete disengagement with sectors of the Russian economy - a step that US officials said was being held in reserve in case Moscow launches a military invasion of Ukraine.The US penalties stop short of a complete disengagement with sectors of the Russian economy - a step that US officials said was being held in reserve in case Moscow launches a military invasion of Ukraine.
In Brussels, the EU leaders agreed to beef up their own sanctions against Russia.In Brussels, the EU leaders agreed to beef up their own sanctions against Russia.
The EU leaders said they would ask the EU-owned European Investment Bank (EIB) to suspend new investments in Russia.
They would, they added, also seek a suspension of new lending by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which includes both EU and non-EU shareholders.
More than 1,000 civilians and combatants have been killed since mid-April, when Ukrainian security forces moved to regain control of the eastern regions, while tens of thousands of people have fled.More than 1,000 civilians and combatants have been killed since mid-April, when Ukrainian security forces moved to regain control of the eastern regions, while tens of thousands of people have fled.
The crisis has led to the most serious standoff between Russia and the West since the end of the Cold War.The crisis has led to the most serious standoff between Russia and the West since the end of the Cold War.