sanctions: if you impose sanctions on a country you take meaures to isolate it from the international community. This is usually done if it is decided that the country has broken a law or agreement. eased: when sanctions are eased, they are made less severe or difficult exports: goods that are sold to other countries imports: goods that are bought into a country resume: if you resume somthing you begin it again Washington: referring to Washington D.C., the capital of the U.S.A., but here meaning the US government terrorism: the use of violence in the pursuit of political goals | 
