US sanctions Putin's daughters and more Russian banks
2 years, 8 months ago

US sanctions Putin's daughters and more Russian banks

India Today  

The United States targeted Russian banks and elites with a new package of sanctions on Wednesday that includes banning any American from investing in Russia, after Washington and Kyiv accused Moscow of committing war crimes in Ukraine. The new sanctions will put full blocking sanctions in Russia's Sberbank, which holds one-third of Russia's total banking assets, and Alfabank, a senior U.S. official told reporters. The United States is also sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin's adult daughters, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's wife and daughter, and members of Russia's security council, the official said. The US is "dramatically escalating" the financial shock on Russia by cutting off that country's largest banks, the official said. A senior French official said the European Union would also likely impose new sanctions on Wednesday.

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The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war
1 month ago

The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russia’s third largest bank, Gazprombank and its six foreign subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday — in a move intended to curtail Russia’s ability to evade the thousands of sanctions imposed on the nation since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the sanctions targeting Russia’s largest remaining …

US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort

The Independent  

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Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say

The Independent  

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US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia’s war machine
4 months ago

US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia’s war machine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. Friday’s action is the latest in a series of thousands of U.S. sanctions that have been imposed on Russian …

India and Russia have doubled rupee-rouble payments in 2024, says largest Russian bank
5 months, 1 week ago

India and Russia have doubled rupee-rouble payments in 2024, says largest Russian bank

The Hindu  

India and Russia have doubled their payments in national currencies since last year despite sanctions by the U.S. and European Union, said Russia’s largest, state-controlled bank Sberbank that handles a majority of payments for Indian exports to Russia. The surge may rise further after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow last week, economists and Indian businessmen working in Russia …

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey
6 months, 1 week ago

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Washington’s latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy. The United States has rolled out new sanctions against more than 300 individuals and firms accused of aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, including entities in China, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. In remarks carried by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, …

US sanctions hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The United States has imposed new sanctions on hundreds of individuals and firms linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accusing Moscow of illegally using chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces. US officials on Wednesday announced measures targeting more than 280 entities in their latest effort to paralyse Russia’s military and industrial capabilities, including 20 firms based in China and Hong Kong. …

New Russia sanctions target weapons development and countries assisting in sanctions evasion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New Russia sanctions target weapons development and countries assisting in sanctions evasion

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on hundreds of firms and people tied to Russia's weapons development program, more than a dozen Chinese firms accused of helping Russia find workarounds to sanctions and individuals tied to the death of Russian dissident Alexey Navalny. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury and State departments target Russia’s military-industrial base, chemical …

After EU, US slaps Russia with 500 new sanctions over Ukraine invasion and Navalny's death
10 months ago

After EU, US slaps Russia with 500 new sanctions over Ukraine invasion and Navalny's death

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Friday announced sanctions on more than 500 targets in Russia on the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, vowing sustained pressure to stop President Vladimir Putin's "war machine." Biden said that the more than 500 sanctions, expected to be unveiled later in the day, will target "individuals connected to Navalny's imprisonment as well as Russia's …

U.S. Piles New Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine War's 2nd Anniversary, Navalny's Death
10 months ago

U.S. Piles New Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine War's 2nd Anniversary, Navalny's Death

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The U.S. Treasury Department plans Friday to impose more than 500 …

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death
10 months ago

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States and European Union on Friday heaped hundreds of new sanctions on Russia in connection with the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The U.S. government imposed roughly 600 new sanctions on Russia and its war …

US to impose 500 new sanctions on Russia's ‘war machine’; indicts Russian businessmen
10 months ago

US to impose 500 new sanctions on Russia's ‘war machine’; indicts Russian businessmen

Hindustan Times  

The Treasury Department plans to impose more than 500 new sanctions on Russia and its war machine on Friday as the US vows to keep up its financial pressure on Moscow with the war entering its third gruelling year. The White House had promised major sanctions in response to the death last week of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most prominent …

US to impose sanctions on over 500 targets in Russia amid war with Ukraine
10 months ago

US to impose sanctions on over 500 targets in Russia amid war with Ukraine

Live Mint  

The United States is planning to impose sanctions on more than 500 targets involved in Russia's war in Ukraine. The package will be the latest of thousands of sanctions targeting Moscow announced by the United States and its allies following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has killed tens of thousands and reduced cities to rubble. The Us and other …

US sanctions 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
10 months ago

US sanctions 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

Al Jazeera  

US reiterates support for Ukraine with largest package of economic restrictions as Republicans block military aid. Washington has also imposed new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing support to Russia and take action to further reduce Russia’s energy revenues, US President Joe Biden said on Friday. The new economic restrictions come after the White House said this week …

Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death
10 months ago

Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death

NPR  

Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergey Guneev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo/AP Sergey Guneev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo/AP The United States is imposing sanctions on more than 500 targets connected to Russia's war machine and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the government said Friday. …

US to impose sanctions on 500 targets in Russia to mark Ukraine war anniversary
10 months ago

US to impose sanctions on 500 targets in Russia to mark Ukraine war anniversary

India Today  

The United States will impose sanctions on over 500 targets on Friday in action marking the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Deputy US Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Reuters in an interview on Thursday. The package will be the latest of thousands of sanctions targeting Moscow announced by the United States and its allies following Russia's 2022 invasion …

US announces hundreds of new sanctions in push to isolate Russia
1 year ago

US announces hundreds of new sanctions in push to isolate Russia

Al Jazeera  

New sanctions target entities and individuals around the world in bid to isolate Russia as its war on Ukraine continues. The United States has announced hundreds of new sanctions targeting entities and individuals across the globe, seeking to further isolate Russia as its war on Ukraine grinds on. “The Kremlin has steadily turned Russia into a wartime economy, but Putin’s …

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
1 year ago

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted a network led by Belgium-based Hans De Geetere, which included nine entities and five people across Russia, Belgium, …

The US sanctions more foreign firms in a bid to choke off Russia’s supplies for its war in Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

The US sanctions more foreign firms in a bid to choke off Russia’s supplies for its war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on 130 firms and people from Turkey, China and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to choke off Russia’s access to tools and equipment that support its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control target third-party firms and …

U.S. sanctions more foreign firms in bid to choke off Russia’s supplies in Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. sanctions more foreign firms in bid to choke off Russia’s supplies in Ukraine

LA Times  

The United States on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on 130 firms and people from Turkey, China and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to choke off Russia’s access to tools and equipment that support its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control target third-party firms and people alleged …

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war
1 year, 3 months ago

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war

Associated Press  

The United States said Thursday that it was sanctioning more than 150 businesses and people from Russia to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Georgia to try to crack down on evasion and deny the Kremlin access to technology, money and financial channels that fuel President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. The U.S. is sanctioning a newly established UAE company, …

Sanctions against Russia and what the G7 may do to fortify them
1 year, 7 months ago

Sanctions against Russia and what the G7 may do to fortify them

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The Group of Seven advanced economies are expected to announce a new set of sanctions against Russia to try to further hinder its war effort in Ukraine during their summit in Hiroshima, Japan. On Friday, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions targeting Russian seizures of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology and Moscow’s remaining revenue sources. On Friday, …

Russia bans 500 Americans including Barack Obama in retaliation over US sanctions on Moscow
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia bans 500 Americans including Barack Obama in retaliation over US sanctions on Moscow

India TV News  

In fresh retaliation, Russia has issued a list of 500 Americans including Former President Barack Obama who have been banned from entering the country, CNN reported. Russia stated on Friday that it was banning '500 Americans,' including several senior members of the US executive branch, from entering the country "in response to anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the Joe Biden administration," …

Here come more sanctions: How effective are they are stopping Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
1 year, 7 months ago

Here come more sanctions: How effective are they are stopping Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and other Group of Seven nations rolled out a new wave of global sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as they met Friday during a summit in Japan. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the newest sanctions will tighten the grip on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “ability to wage his barbaric invasion and will advance …

Cyprus probes citizens named over Russian sanctions evasion
1 year, 8 months ago

Cyprus probes citizens named over Russian sanctions evasion

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ government said Thursday it’s looking into how a number of Cypriot nationals were included in a new round of U.S. and U.K. sanctions targeting the financial networks of Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich who are close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called an emergency meeting of top officials to …

US, UK aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs’ finance networks
1 year, 8 months ago

US, UK aim sanctions at Russian oligarchs’ finance networks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain announced new sanctions Wednesday aimed at Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich, targeting the financial networks of two of Moscow’s wealthiest businessmen who are close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Blinken alleged that the two organizations “support Russia’s efforts to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine through the militarization …

US sanction officials plan missions to clamp down on Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

US sanction officials plan missions to clamp down on Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top sanctions officials from the U.S. Treasury Department plan special international trips this month to pressure firms and countries still doing business with Russia to cut off financial ties because of the war on Ukraine. Treasury officials Liz Rosenberg and Brian Nelson — specialists in sanctions and terrorist financing — will travel to Europe this month to meet …

Russia after a year of sanctions
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia after a year of sanctions

Al Jazeera  

The Russian economy has fallen into a recession, but economic and political instability are not yet on the horizon. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries imposed numerous sanctions against Russian banks and companies, which significantly affected the Russian economy. The combined share of these raw materials in Russian exports in 2021 was 11.7 percent, so …

Iran, Russia move to link banks to evade Western sanctions
1 year, 10 months ago

Iran, Russia move to link banks to evade Western sanctions

Live Mint  

Iran and Russia have taken a key step toward linking their banking systems in a move that further boosts their cooperation in the face of Western sanctions, an Iranian official said. In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, Western countries banned key Russian banks from the Belgium-based SWIFT financial messaging system, which daily moves billions of …

Iran, Russia move to link banks to evade Western sanctions
1 year, 10 months ago

Iran, Russia move to link banks to evade Western sanctions

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran and Russia have taken a key step toward linking their banking systems in a move that further boosts their cooperation in the face of Western sanctions, an Iranian official said. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, Western countries banned key Russian banks from the Belgium-based SWIFT financial messaging system, …

US slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities, asks latter to end 'brutal campaign' against Ukraine
2 years ago

US slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities, asks latter to end 'brutal campaign' against Ukraine

India TV News  

The US, on Thursday, sanctioned 10 Russian naval entities. Asking Russia to end its 'brutal campaign' against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "These accountability measures underscore a simple message, the Kremlin must end its brutal campaign against Ukraine." In the wake of Russian naval operations against Ukrainian ports, including those that are providing much-needed food and grain …

US sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers
2 years, 1 month ago

US sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. said Monday it was imposing sanctions on a list of people and firms around the globe that it alleged are involved in supporting Russia’s military as it wages war on Ukraine. He said the U.S. “will continue to crack down on Russia’s attempts to evade international sanctions to fund its war machine.” The Treasury Department’s Office …

U.S. sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers

LA Times  

The Department of the Treasury’s seal outside the Treasury Department building in Washington on May 4, 2021. The U.S. said Monday it was imposing sanctions on a list of people and firms around the globe that it alleged are involved in supporting Russia’s military as it wages war on Ukraine. He said the U.S. “will continue to crack down on …

US sanctions Russian central bank chief Nabiullina, Deputy PM Novak
2 years, 2 months ago

US sanctions Russian central bank chief Nabiullina, Deputy PM Novak

Live Mint  

The US has sanctioned Russia central bank head Elvira Nabiullina and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak as well as hundreds of other prominent Russians and businesses, punishing the country for President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to annex territory in eastern Ukraine. Nabiullina, 58, has served as Russia’s central bank governor since 2013 and was appointed to a new five-year term in …

Repercussions of Putin annexing Ukrainian regions: Harder sanctions on Russia from US
2 years, 2 months ago

Repercussions of Putin annexing Ukrainian regions: Harder sanctions on Russia from US

India TV News  

The U.S. on Friday sanctioned more than 1,000 people and firms connected to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including its Central Bank governor and families of Security Council members, after President Vladimir Putin signed treaties absorbing occupied regions of Ukraine into Russia, in defiance of international law. He said the new financial penalties will impose costs on people and companies inside …

US slaps sanctions on Russia technology sector, Ukraine proxies
2 years, 3 months ago

US slaps sanctions on Russia technology sector, Ukraine proxies

Al Jazeera  

US added Russian space, technology firms, and the GRU intelligence agency among others to its sanctions list. Top officials overseeing Russian securities markets operations, a neo-Nazi fighter group, Russian and pro-Russian officials in occupied parts of Ukraine, and a children’s rights official who allegedly directs the removal of Ukrainian children to Russia were all put on the US blacklist on …

Russia’s Sberbank to sell off sanctions-hit Swiss subsidiary
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia’s Sberbank to sell off sanctions-hit Swiss subsidiary

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The Swiss financial markets watchdog said Friday that Sberbank, one of Russia’s largest banks, is selling its Swiss subsidiary, which had come under pressure because of international sanctions on Russian interests over the invasion of Ukraine. FINMA, the Swiss markets authority, said in a statement Friday that it had lifted “protective measures” — mainly to protect clients — …

Russia Ukraine war: Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva hit with latest US sanctions
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia Ukraine war: Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva hit with latest US sanctions

India TV News  

Highlights The United States on Tuesday imposed new sanctions targetting Russian elites. This time, Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva was also sanctioned. Russia Ukraine War: The United States on Tuesday imposed new sanctions targetting Russian elites in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine. "As innocent people suffer from Russia's illegal war of aggression, Putin's allies have enriched …

Russia places sanctions against First Lady Jill Biden and daughter Ashley
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia places sanctions against First Lady Jill Biden and daughter Ashley

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Moscow has announced that …

'Politically motivated' Western sanctions on Russia have caused global economic challenges: Putin
2 years, 6 months ago

'Politically motivated' Western sanctions on Russia have caused global economic challenges: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said the "politically motivated" Western sanctions on his country have caused global economic challenges like decrease in business activity, a spike in unemployment, a shortage of raw materials and difficulties in ensuring global food security. "There is a decrease in business activity, an increase in unemployment, a shortage of raw materials and components, difficulties …

EU approves sanctions targeting Russian oil and Sberbank
2 years, 6 months ago

EU approves sanctions targeting Russian oil and Sberbank

Al Jazeera  

The bloc drops the leader of Russia’s Orthodox Church from a proposed blacklist after Hungary opposes the move. The European Union has given its final approval to new sanctions on Russian oil and top bank Sberbank, after much wrangling with Hungary, as punishment for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine. The sixth round of sanctions also included …

How is Russia’s economy performing under Western sanctions?
2 years, 7 months ago

How is Russia’s economy performing under Western sanctions?

Al Jazeera  

The Kremlin says the economy is weathering the storm, but analysts warn of a steep future decline. Western nations imposed some of their strongest ever sanctions on Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine. They include freezing the central bank’s foreign reserves, banning oil and gas imports and suspending Russia’s banks from global financial systems. The American investment bank JP Morgan …

EU president Ursula von der Leyen calls for ban on Russian oil imports in new set of sanctions over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

EU president Ursula von der Leyen calls for ban on Russian oil imports in new set of sanctions over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

The European Union's top official says the 27-nation bloc should ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Key points: The EU president called for crude oil imports to be phased out within six months and refined products by the end of the year The proposals need to be unanimously …

What are capital controls and how is Russia seeking to use them to ease the pain of sanctions?
2 years, 7 months ago

What are capital controls and how is Russia seeking to use them to ease the pain of sanctions?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While liberal, free market economists used to consider such …

Putin’s alleged mistress may be sanctioned by US over Ukraine invasion, reports say
2 years, 7 months ago

Putin’s alleged mistress may be sanctioned by US over Ukraine invasion, reports say

The Independent  

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Sanctions hit Russian economy, although Putin says otherwise
2 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions hit Russian economy, although Putin says otherwise

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nearly two months into the Russian-Ukraine war, the Kremlin has taken extraordinary steps to blunt an economic counteroffensive from the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin felt emboldened and proclaimed — evoking World War II imagery — that the country had withstood the West’s “blitz” of sanctions. A closer look, however, shows that the sanctions are taking a …

Sanctions Hit Russian Economy, Although Putin Says Otherwise
2 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions Hit Russian Economy, Although Putin Says Otherwise

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Nearly two months into the Russian-Ukraine war, the Kremlin has taken extraordinary steps to blunt an economic counteroffensive from the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin felt emboldened and proclaimed — evoking World War II imagery — that the country had withstood the West’s “blitz” of sanctions. A closer look, however, shows that the sanctions …

Sanctions hit Russian economy, although Putin says otherwise
2 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions hit Russian economy, although Putin says otherwise

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russian President Vladimir Putin felt emboldened and proclaimed — …

Cryptocurrency miner in latest Russian sanctions targets
2 years, 8 months ago

Cryptocurrency miner in latest Russian sanctions targets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. rolled out new sanctions on Wednesday against more than 40 individuals and entities accused of evading the ongoing wave of penalties imposed on Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine. Transkapitalbank is a Russian privately owned commercial bank which the U.S. says has helped sanctioned clients process dollar payments, by providing an alternative communication channel to SWIFT …

Fresh US sanctions hit Russian bank, oligarchs, crypto miner
2 years, 8 months ago

Fresh US sanctions hit Russian bank, oligarchs, crypto miner

Al Jazeera  

The United States has imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow since its February 24 invasion of Ukraine. The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and entities, including a Russian commercial bank and a virtual currency mining company, hoping to target Moscow’s evasion of existing sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The US Department of the …

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