U.S. and U.K. to impose sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Washington warns 'fence-sitters'; China calls for restraint at U.N. Security Council

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 21, in a televised session of the country's National Security Council, said Russia and Ukraine are a "people bound by blood, by family ties." © Reuters

WAJAHAT KHAN, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- The U.S. and U.K separately said Monday that they will impose sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow's "breach of international law and Ukraine's sovereignty," during and after an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.

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