Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine and Navalny death
NPRBiden 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. "There are some companies out there in these third countries that are wittingly providing resource and material support to Russia's military industrialized complex," Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said briefing journalists Thursday evening. Adeyemo said the new sanctions, taken in partnership with the European Union and the United Kingdom, will help put "sand in the gears of Russia's military industry complex." Other nations help Russia evade sanctions and ensure consumer goods and critical technology, such as semiconductors and lasers, the White House says, something this new round of sanctions the U.S. hopes will address.