US sanctions 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
Al JazeeraUS 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 that it was preparing “major” penalties after the death of Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic, in an Arctic penal colony. “We remain united in our determination to dent Russia’s war machine and help Ukraine win its legitimate fight for self-defence.” Commitment met: two years after the start of the full-scale Russian aggression against #Ukraine, the 13th package of sanctions is adopted. These measures are taking a heavy toll on Russia’s economy.https://t.co/65gyOcE67t — Josep Borrell Fontelles February 23, 2024 The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on six officials overseeing the penal colony where Navalny died.