, Laura Celmina, Arlietu ministrij

Sanctions are working despite Russian efforts to deny this is the case, which is demonstrated by the regularity with which "in all talks with the United States, Russia pushes for sanctions relief," according to a release from the Ministry.

Braže urged members of the Sanctions Coordination Council to offer proposals for new sanctions and "explaining to business people that cooperation with Russia is impossible," the Ministry said.

The Deputy Head for Sanctions at the Financi...