[gtirloni]

My bad for mixing the names. While I don't have any objection to the argument that the US is working with support of the Russian opposition (and vice-versa), I think it's far fetched to think he will be held personally responsible for any sanctions that are brought upon Russia.

What I'm seeing here from Latin America is that very few people think these supposed sactions will have any impact. There are articles circulating in the media that it might actually be would for LA and Russia relationship.

[mtrimpe]

Navalny, the Russian opposition, is already under house arrest and was threatened with jail just for 'breaking his house arrest' by publishing the blog post about his ideas on who to sanction; even before any sanctions were actually applied. The he'd be held personally responsible is not that far-fetched.

As for the lack of real impact; you're probably right. Most of the targeted officials assets are in Europe, not the US, and Europe's list was much weaker.