Russian President Vladimir Putin Holds A Government Meeting On Economy

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 30: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a government meeting on the Russian economy on July 30, 2014 in Moscow, Russia. The U.S. government joined the European Union in slapping new sanctions on Russias energy sector, arms industry and financial institutions following the the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on July 17 and increased destabilisation and support of insurgents in eastern Ukraine. (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images)