Cyber war or gas ransom? How Russia could react to sanctions

Russia says US and EU sanctions are 'absolutely unacceptable' and warns of reprisals

Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev

Russia has reacted angrily to the EU's resolution to expand sanctions on Russia following the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, describing the measures as "absolutely unacceptable".

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has promised "reciprocal measures" for the new round of sanctions. But what can Moscow do in response to Western embargoes and financial restrictions?

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