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*Wilkie, Christina (August 3, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/03/trump-administration-sanctions-russian-bank-for-north-korea-ties.html Trump administration sanctions Russian bank, North Koreans for 'illegal financial activity']. ''CNBC''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
See also:
*Pentchoukov, Ivan (August 3, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/haley-slams-russia-for-violating-north-korea-sanctions_2614157.html Haley Slams Russia for Violating North Korea Sanctions]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2018.</ref>*The Trump Administration took actions announced more sanctions on August 21, 2018, against RussiaRussian entities for violating sanctions on North Korea. <ref name="RussiaSanctions8/21/18"/>*Despite the [[mainstream media]]'s characterization of him as soft on Russia, President Trump took several tough actions against the country, some being even tougher than Obama ever was.<ref>Multiple references:
*Harrington, Elizabeth (February 22, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/blog/7-times-trump-tougher-russia-obama/ 7 Times Trump Has Been Tougher on Russia Than Obama]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
*Stewart, Phil; Spetalnick, Matt (March 26, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-analysis/before-expulsions-a-brick-by-brick-hardening-of-u-s-stance-toward-russia-idUSKBN1H232D Before expulsions, a brick-by-brick hardening of U.S. stance toward Russia]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
*Kurmanaev, Anatoly (August 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-put-russia-on-edge-1533815503 U.S. Sanctions Put Russia on Edge]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
*Kazianis, Harry J. (August 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/08/09/trumps-sanctions-on-russia-show-his-strategic-kindness-isnt-sign-weakness.html Trump's sanctions on Russia show his strategic kindness isn't sign of weakness]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>
**August 21, 2018—The Treasury Department announced two new rounds of sanctions against Russian individuals and entities, among others, one for violating UN sanctions on North Korea and the other for cyber activities against the U.S.<ref name="RussiaSanctions8/21/18">Multiple references:
*Talley, Ian; McBride, Courtney (August 21, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-treasury-sanctions-russian-firms-for-allegedly-helping-north-korea-1534860141 U.S. Widens Russia Sanctions Amid Calls They Don’t Go Far Enough]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
*Miller, S.A. (August 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/21/trump-administration-hits-russian-ships-violating-/ Trump administration hits Russian ships for violating North Korea sanctions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-treasury/u-s-imposes-fresh-sanctions-for-russian-cyber-related-activity-idUSKCN1L61FB U.S. imposes fresh sanctions for Russian cyber-related activity]. ''Reuters''. August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
*Chalfant, Morgan (August 21, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/402825-trump-admin-slaps-new-sanctions-on-russian-firms-individuals Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Russian firms, individuals]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/21/us-sanctions-russian-shipping-companies.html US adds to sanctions against Russia]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.</ref>
[[File:Dedication ceremony of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.jpg|thumb|225px|Dedication ceremony for the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018]]
[[File:Jerusalem Embassy (U.S.) plaque.jpg|thumb|200px|Plaque in the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem]]
