U.S.to extend sanctions against Russia
美国延长对于俄罗斯的制裁措施
The United Sates has decided to extend sanctions against Russian for one more year.
美国已决定延长一年对于俄罗斯的制裁措施。
According to the White House, the decision was made by President Barack Obama, in consideration of Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.
白宫方面表示奥巴马总统作出该决定是考虑到俄罗斯在乌克兰危机中所扮演的角色。
The Russian Foreign Ministry says the sanctions are trying to undermine the peace process in Ukraine.
而俄罗斯外交部表示所实施的制裁是试图破坏乌克兰的和平主义进程。
It says signs show the crisis is easing in some way.
俄方面还表示某种意义上已有迹象显示乌危机正在缓和。
Starting last year, Western countries imposed sanctions against Russia, citing Russia's involvement in the Ukraine crisis.
西方国家从去年开始就对俄罗斯实施制裁,原因在于俄介入乌克兰危机。
The sanctions cover financial, resource, and military sectors.
制裁涵盖金融、资源、军事等方方面面。