Obama starts sanctions against Russia for malicious cyber activities

Today President Obama started sanctions against Russia for their refusal to stop their cyber hacking. Two Russian compounds are being closed and Russians denied access. Six Russian individuals have been ordered to leave as well as five Russian entities. Thirty five diplomats and their families must leave within 72 hours.  The Treasury Secretary has named two individuals who used hacking to steal personal information and misappropriate funds. Two Russian intelligence services have been sanctioned. They are the GRU and FSB. Four individuals of the GRU have been sanctioned as well as three companies that provide material support. Please see the last two links that show what the GRU and FSB is

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I watched news feeds and read information from the following links before blogging.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/29/politics/russia-sanctions-announced-by-white-house/index.html?adkey=bn

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/29/obama-orders-sanctions-against-russia-expels-operatives-in-response-to-hacking.html

http://www.channel4000.com/nation/politics/obama-announces-hacking-sanctions-against-russia/236835561

http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/u-s-orders-sanctions-on-russia-expels-35-diplomats-1.3220525

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/29/obama-orders-sanctions-against-russia-expels-operatives-in-response-to-hacking.html

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/punishment-alleged-russian-hacking-expected-announced-today/story?id=44449518

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/nation/sanctions-against-russian-intelligence-announced-by-us/380237597

https://www.rt.com/news/372190-us-expels-russian-diplomats/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Intelligence_Directorate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service