Russia sanctions Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, Toronto mayor
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia sanctions Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, Toronto mayor

Al Jazeera  

The latest raft of sanctions includes more US officials, media personalities and Canada’s John Tory and Doug Ford. Russia has issued fresh retaliatory sanctions, including travel bans on United States Vice President Kamala Harris, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg, the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford and Toronto’s Mayor John Tory. The wide-ranging list of 29 Americans and 61 Canadians released on Thursday includes several other members of the US administration of President Joe Biden and Canadian President Justin Trudeau’s government, as well as several prominent media figures. Russia’s foreign ministry said the list comprised people responsible for the US and Canada’s “Russophobic” policies following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which started on February 24. The US list also included prominent media figures, targeting ABC News television presenter George Stephanopoulos, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius and the Russia-focused Meduza news site’s editor Kevin Rothrock.

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Russia places sanctions against First Lady Jill Biden and daughter Ashley
2 years, 6 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 …

Russia declares travel ban on 963 Americans, including Biden and Blinken
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia declares travel ban on 963 Americans, including Biden and Blinken

The Hindu  

Russia said on Saturday it had so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including previously announced moves against President Joe Biden and other top officials - and would continue to retaliate against what it called hostile U.S. actions. The largely symbolic travel bans form part of a downward spiral in Russia's relations with the West since its …

Russia bars entry to Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg in latest restrictions on US and Canadian figures
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia bars entry to Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg in latest restrictions on US and Canadian figures

Firstpost  

The Russian foreign ministry said the travel restrictions on 29 Americans and 61 Canadians would remain in effect indefinitely Moscow, Russia: Russia on Thursday slapped travel bans on US Vice President Kamala Harris, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and dozens of prominent Americans and Canadians in retaliation for sanctions imposed over Ukraine. The Russian foreign ministry said the travel restrictions on …

Ahead of Lavrov’s arrival, U.S. to send Deputy NSA to India
2 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Lavrov’s arrival, U.S. to send Deputy NSA to India

The Hindu  

Just ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to India this week, the Biden administration is sending its chief strategist on sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine, Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh. The U.S. Deputy NSA’s visit also coincides with that of British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who will hold meetings at South Block and address …

Ukraine war: Russia slaps sanctions on US President Joe Biden, top officials
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine war: Russia slaps sanctions on US President Joe Biden, top officials

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Tuesday slapped sanctions on US President Joe Biden, secretary of state Antony Blinken and a several other senior officials. Among other officials named in the list of 13 were defence secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA chief William Burns, national security adviser Jake Sullivan, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and others. Live updates on Ukraine-Russia war The United States …

Russia announces sanctions on Biden and several top US officials
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia announces sanctions on Biden and several top US officials

Al Jazeera  

Alongside Biden, US officials on the list included Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and CIA chief William Burns. Russia says it has put United States President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a dozen top US officials on a “stop list” that bars them from entering the country. Alongside Biden, US officials on the list included Defense Secretary Lloyd …

New US sanctions on Russian billionaire, Putin spokesman’s family
2 years, 9 months ago

New US sanctions on Russian billionaire, Putin spokesman’s family

Al Jazeera  

New US sanctions target Russian legislators, billionaire Viktor Vekselberg and three members of Dmitry Peskov’s family. The United States has imposed sanctions on Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, three family members of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson and legislators, in the latest punishment for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Treasury continues to hold Russian officials to account for enabling Putin’s unjustified and unprovoked …

US hits Putin allies, press secretary with new sanctions
2 years, 10 months ago

US hits Putin allies, press secretary with new sanctions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration ordered new sanctions blocking Russian business oligarchs and others in President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle on Thursday in response to Russian forces’ fierce pummeling of Ukraine. The White House said Biden joined Zelenskyy in urging Russia to “cease its military activities in the area and allow firefighters and emergency responders to access the site.” Those …

U.S. hits Putin allies, press secretary with new sanctions
2 years, 10 months ago

U.S. hits Putin allies, press secretary with new sanctions

The Hindu  

The Biden administration ordered new sanctions blocking Russian business oligarchs and others in President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle on March 4 in response to Russian forces’ fierce pummeling of Ukraine. Those targeted by the new sanctions include Mr. Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, and Alisher Burhanovich Usmanov, one of Russia’s wealthiest individuals and a close ally of Mr. Putin. Others …

Sanctions swing toward Putin himself as Ukraine anger grows
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanctions swing toward Putin himself as Ukraine anger grows

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — With Russian President Vladimir Putin the latest target of sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, diplomatic appeals came second Saturday to imposing financial and military pain on Moscow as global condemnation grew. White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said the U.S. was preparing individual sanctions on Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, likely to include …

US Sanctions Putin and Lavrov
2 years, 10 months ago

US Sanctions Putin and Lavrov

The Hindu  

The United States announced sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, a day after President Joe Biden stepped up sanctions on Russia, including a freezing of funds. “In alignment with the decision by our European allies, the U.S. will join them in sanctioning President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov and members of the Russian …

Western sanctions target Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Western sanctions target Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

The West is ramping up sanctions against the Kremlin as Russia continues to press forward with its invasion of Ukraine. US to target Russia's sovereign wealth fund The US joined its EU allies on Friday, with similar sanctions announced for Mr Putin and Mr Lavrov. "President Putin and Minister Lavrov are directly responsible for Russia's unprovoked and unlawful further invasion …

The U.S. sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin
2 years, 10 months ago

The U.S. sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin

NPR  

The U.S. sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexei Nikolsky/AP Alexei Nikolsky/AP The United States has sanctioned Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also Friday the Biden administration requested, according to congressional and administration sources, $6.4 billion in funding to address the invasion of Ukraine, though sources caution …

Biden announces additional sanctions on Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden announces additional sanctions on Russia

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden announced additional sanctions on Russian entities and individuals hours after Russia began an assault on Ukraine. Sanctions would also apply to Russia’s import of sensitive technology – targeting its defence, aviation and maritime sectors, a statement from the White House said. Mr. Biden said the U.S. was not imposing sanctions allow but in concert with the …

Canada imposes sanctions on Russia: Trudeau
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada imposes sanctions on Russia: Trudeau

Hindustan Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced economic sanctions on Russia, saying Moscow’s recognition of two districts in Ukraine as “independent republics” was “a further invasion of a sovereign state, and it is completely unacceptable”. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a news conference about the situation in Ukraine with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly, Canada's …

Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden ordered heavy US financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs on Tuesday, stepping up the West's confrontation with Moscow, even as Russian lawmakers authorised President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside their country. Mr. Biden said the U.S. would impose “full blocking” on two large Russian financial institutions and “comprehensive sanctions” on Russian debt. “It …

US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election
3 years, 11 months ago

US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election

CNN  

CNN — The US announced sanctions Monday against a group of Russian-linked Ukrainians, including two people who worked closely with Trump allies to discredit President-elect Joe Biden during the 2020 election campaign. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced sanctions against seven individuals and four entities “that are part of a Russia-linked foreign influence network associated with” accused Russian agent Andrii …

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