Russia diplomat says U.S. high-tech export curbs will be a blow

U.S. restrictions on high-tech exports to Russia under its latest Ukraine-related sanctions will be a blow to Russian companies in the sector, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday. The White House said on Monday the United States would deny export licences for any high-technology items that could contribute to Russian military capabilities and revoke existing licences. Washington, locked in a Cold War-style conflict with Russia over Ukraine, and Moscow are still cooperating on space exploration. Russian rockets are the only way astronauts around the world can get to the International Space Station since NASA ended shuttle flights in 2012. Read More http://ift.tt/1k9GIPG