https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/07/04/sanctions-sanctorum/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 01:10:10 -0400<![CDATA[Xinhua reports that Russia is opposed to enacting any sanctions against Iran in response to its crackdown on protesters decrying election cheating. That&#8217;s not surprising. But what is surprising is who else seems to agree with Russia. Haaretz quotes diplomatic sources in New York as saying that the Obama administration is going to block moves at the coming G8 summit to impose financial sanctions on Iran.]]>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:31:25 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/07/04/sanctions-sanctorum-n188736