Russia announces sanctions, USAID actions in Cuba, and Global Activism: helping Somali women

Russia announces sanctions, USAID actions in Cuba, and Global Activism: helping Somali women
Russia announces sanctions, USAID actions in Cuba, and Global Activism: helping Somali women

Russia announces sanctions, USAID actions in Cuba, and Global Activism: helping Somali women

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter.
Russia is banning the import of meat, fish, milk and milk products and fruit and vegetables from the United States, the European Union, Australia, Japan, Canada, and Norway. Matthew Rojansky, tells us what he thinks the Russians hope to achieve. Then, the Associated Press says the U.S. government hired and trained young people from Latin America to incite political opposition in Cuba. Jack Gillum from the AP joins us. And, Nana Ahmed formed the Somali Women Association of Illinois (SWAI). (AP Photo/Ilnar Salakhiev)