US sanctions Russian officials, oligarchs, Putin’s megayachts
2 years, 6 months ago

US sanctions Russian officials, oligarchs, Putin’s megayachts

Al Jazeera  

Among those targeted is also an oligarch who heads a major steel producer, the US Treasury Department said on Thursday. The United States further expanded sanctions aimed at punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, with targets including prominent Russian government officials and business leaders with close ties to President Vladimir Putin. Among those designated is an oligarch who heads a major steel producer, a yacht management company, the spokeswoman for the country’s foreign ministry and a cellist the US Department of the Treasury says acts as a middleman for the Russian leader. The Russian president has taken numerous trips on the yachts, including one in the Black Sea with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko last year, the Treasury Department said. It also targeted Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, and Alexey Mordashov, one of Russia’s wealthiest billionaires, and his family members and companies, including one of Russia’s leading domestic steel producers.

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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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death
10 months ago

U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death

LA Times  

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 27-nation bloc also said that it was targeting scores of Russian officials, including “members of …

Biden ‘will be happy’ to impose major sanctions on Russia for 'what it's done' to Navalny, Ukraine
10 months ago

Biden ‘will be happy’ to impose major sanctions on Russia for 'what it's done' to Navalny, Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

The United States will announce a significant set of sanctions on Russia on Friday in response to the death of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny and renewed Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby also talked about the sanctions plan, asserting "it’s clear that President Putin and his government are responsible …

US to impose ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Navalny death, Ukraine war
10 months ago

US to impose ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Navalny death, Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Biden does not give details of measures to be announced on Friday ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said that the “major sanctions package” would hold Russia “accountable” for what happened to Navalny and respond to the “vicious and brutal war that has now raged on for two years”. The new sanctions will …

US vows ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Alexei Navalny's death
10 months ago

US vows ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over Alexei Navalny's death

Hindustan Times  

The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the sanctions, on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “will be a substantial package covering a range of different elements of the Russian defense …

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, …

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 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 Target Russian Arms Supply Betwork, Oligarch Kerimov
2 years, 1 month ago

US Sanctions Target Russian Arms Supply Betwork, Oligarch Kerimov

News 18  

The US Treasury announced sanctions on Monday on a Russian defense procurement network and blacklisted private aircraft and companies in France and Switzerland tied to oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. The companies the Treasury is targeting with sanctions fall within the international network of Russian microelectronics company AO PKK Milandr, which it said was vital to the supply of microelectronics to the …

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 …

Yacht owned by sanctioned Russian tycoon docks in Hong Kong
2 years, 2 months ago

Yacht owned by sanctioned Russian tycoon docks in Hong Kong

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — A superyacht connected to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov has anchored in Hong Kong as Western governments move to seize yachts connected to Russian businessmen. The megayacht Nord, worth over $500 million, arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon after traveling for over a week from Vladivostok, Russia, its last port of call. A Marine Department spokesperson …

Seized Russian superyacht to be sold at first auction of Ukraine war
2 years, 4 months ago

Seized Russian superyacht to be sold at first auction of Ukraine war

The Independent  

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Putin-linked elites, yachts, firms targeted for sanctions
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin-linked elites, yachts, firms targeted for sanctions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. announced new sanctions Thursday on Russian oligarchs and elites, including some of the richest men in Europe and their families, as well as penalties targeting more Kremlin officials, businessmen linked to President Vladimir Putin and their yachts, aircraft and firms that manage them. “Russia’s elites, up to and including President Putin, rely on complex support networks …

Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s megayacht hides in a UAE creek
2 years, 6 months ago

Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s megayacht hides in a UAE creek

Associated Press  

RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates — In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, where laborers cycle by rustic tea shops, one of the world’s largest yachts sits in a quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs. But the 118-meter Motor Yacht A’s presence in a Ras al-Khaimah …

Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products while under attack. Russia also is a significant grain exporter, and Kremlin spokesman …

Group of 7 issues new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

Group of 7 issues new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion

LA Times  

The U.S., European Union and Group of 7 leaders on Sunday unveiled a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia’s industrial sector, state-controlled media and Russian and Belarusian finance executives from major banks including Russia’s Gazprombank. The announcement came as President Biden held virtual talks with G-7 leaders along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the eve of Russia’s Victory Day, …

Explained: Why US needs a law to sell off Russian oligarchs' assets
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: Why US needs a law to sell off Russian oligarchs' assets

Firstpost  

Under current federal law, only the Justice Department has the authority to determine how seized funds can be spent. And there are strict rules on who can benefit from seized proceed Washington: President Joe Biden doesn’t want to just seize the yachts, luxury homes and other assets of Russian oligarchs, he wants to sell off the pricey goods and use …

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 …

Russia’s Putin says Western sanctions have failed
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia’s Putin says Western sanctions have failed

Al Jazeera  

Sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine led to a ‘deterioration of the economy in the West’, President Putin says. Western countries have imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia’s corporate and financial system since it sent troops into Ukraine on February 24 in what it calls a “special military operation”. Putin said Russia should use its budget to support the …

Russian oligarch’s super yacht arrives in Turkish waters
2 years, 8 months ago

Russian oligarch’s super yacht arrives in Turkish waters

Al Jazeera  

Russian billionaires are heading for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A yacht linked to a Russian aluminium tycoon arrived in a bay near the southwestern Turkish resort of Gocek on Saturday, as more Russian billionaires head for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The arrival of the Clio in Turkish waters …

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia, Putin’s daughters
2 years, 8 months ago

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia, Putin’s daughters

LA Times  

President Biden, above at the White House, has steadily ratcheted up sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on two Russian banks and wealthy individuals, including President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, after revelations of atrocities in Ukraine, the White House announced. The sweeping package, which was coordinated with the …

US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin
2 years, 8 months ago

US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin

Associated Press  

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — The U.S. government on Monday seized a 254-foot yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, a first by the Biden administration under sanctions imposed after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and targeting pricey assets of Russian elites. The yacht is among the assets linked to Viktor Vekselberg, …

US seizes yacht docked in Spain and owned by Russian oligarch
2 years, 8 months ago

US seizes yacht docked in Spain and owned by Russian oligarch

Al Jazeera  

The United States says Viktor Vekselberg, a billionaire and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, owns the mega-yacht Tango. Documents tied to the US investigation allege that Viktor Vekselberg bought the Tango in 2011 and used shell companies to hide his interest in the vessel, the Justice Department said. Vekselberg, a billionaire and close ally of Russian President Vladimir …

Explained: What happens when superyachts of Russian billionaires are seized?
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained: What happens when superyachts of Russian billionaires are seized?

Firstpost  

Several such superyachts have been seized by European governments, including billionaire Alexei Mordashov’s £45 million boat Lady M and a £444 million boat owned by businessman Andrey Melnichenko The UK on Tuesday seized its first superyacht of an unnamed Russian businessman as per the sanctions it has imposed upon Russia. While Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said “the ship won’t be …

Ukrainian crew member who tried to sink a yacht linked to an oligarch: ‘It was my first step for the war with Russia’
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukrainian crew member who tried to sink a yacht linked to an oligarch: ‘It was my first step for the war with Russia’

CNN  

CNN — For 10 years, Taras Ostapchuk worked at what many might consider a dream job, as the chief engineer for the Lady Anastasia, a luxurious 156-foot yacht that cruised mostly from one upscale port to another across the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. “It was my first step for the war with Russia.” In an interview with CNN from Ukraine, Ostapchuk, …

Mega yacht ‘owned by oligarch and Putin ally Igor Sechin’ seized by Spanish authorities
2 years, 9 months ago

Mega yacht ‘owned by oligarch and Putin ally Igor Sechin’ seized by Spanish authorities

The Independent  

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EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
2 years, 9 months ago

EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner and a media company chief. The 27-nation bloc sought to stay away from sanctions that would sap its supply of Russian energy, but pounced with measures worth billions while stifling Russia’s ability to work on global markets by banning EU rating agencies from working with Russian clients. Russia also imposed some …

Italy seizes sanctioned Russian oligarch's $580 million superyacht
2 years, 9 months ago

Italy seizes sanctioned Russian oligarch's $580 million superyacht

India Today  

The Italian police have seized a superyacht from Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, the prime minister's office said on Saturday, a few days after the businessman was placed on an EU sanctions list following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 143-metre Sailing Yacht A, which has a price tag of 530 million Euros, has been sequestered at the northern port of …

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 …

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
2 years, 9 months ago

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The massive superyacht Dilbar stretches one-and-a-half football fields in length, about as long as a World War I dreadnought. Five years on, its purported owner, the Kremlin-aligned Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, was already dissatisfied and sent the vessel to a German shipyard last fall for a retrofit reportedly costing another couple hundred million dollars. That’s where she lay …

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
2 years, 9 months ago

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The superyacht Dilbar stretches one-and-a-half football fields in length. Dilbar was in drydock on Thursday when the United States and European Union announced economic sanctions against Usmanov — a metals magnate and early investor in Facebook — over his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and in retaliation for the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. “We are joining with …

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
2 years, 9 months ago

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

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. Dilbar was in drydock on Thursday when the United …

Italy seizes Russian oligarch's yacht: govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Italy seizes Russian oligarch's yacht: govt

India Today  

Italy said Friday that it seized the yacht of a Russian oligarch who is seen as close to President Vladimir Putin and is subject to EU sanctions. "Italy's police has just seized 'Lady M Yacht', a 65 million euros vessel belonging to Alexey Alexandrovits Mordaschov located in Imperia -- in compliance with the recent EU sanctions," Ferdinando Giugliano, a media …

EXPLAINER: A look at West’s tightening sanctions on Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

EXPLAINER: A look at West’s tightening sanctions on Russia

Associated Press  

Washington — The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine, and while the penalties are hurting Russia’s economy, they have failed so far to stop the fighting. The White House announced additional financial sanctions Thursday aimed at people in President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, and the State Department said it was …

France seizes its first yacht as the West pledges to crack down on Russian oligarchs
2 years, 9 months ago

France seizes its first yacht as the West pledges to crack down on Russian oligarchs

NPR  

France seizes its first yacht as the West pledges to crack down on Russian oligarchs Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images French authorities say they have seized a yacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Igor Sechin. French finance minister Bruno Le Maire announced on Thursday that French authorities had seized Sechin's …

Biden imposes sanctions on more oligarchs as Russia intensifies attack on Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden imposes sanctions on more oligarchs as Russia intensifies attack on Ukraine

LA Times  

The yacht Amore Vero, linked to Russian oil tycoon Igor Sechin, was seized by French authorities as part of European Union sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On Thursday after the Russian leader’s 90-minute telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, an Elysee Palace official concluded that Putin was determined to conquer Ukraine no matter the cost, stating flatly that …

France seizes Russian oligarch’s yacht amid EU sanctions
2 years, 9 months ago

France seizes Russian oligarch’s yacht amid EU sanctions

Al Jazeera  

The move against Rosneft boss Igor Sechin came as Western states are implementing severe sanctions, including asset freezes, against Russia for invading Ukraine. Custom officers in France have seized a yacht belonging to Rosneft boss Igor Sechin as it tried to leave the Mediterranean port of La Ciotat in a breach of European Union sanctions on Russian oligarchs, Finance Minister …

U.S. And Allies Begin Cutting Russia Out Of International Financial System SWIFT
2 years, 9 months ago

U.S. And Allies Begin Cutting Russia Out Of International Financial System SWIFT

Huff Post  

The United States and key allies will cut Russian banks out of the global financial messaging system SWIFT and begin to target Russia’s central bank, according to a White House statement on Saturday. The statement said the U.S., top European economies, Britain, and Canada would disconnect selected Russian banks from SWIFT, which will severely hurt their ability to operate internationally, …

Sanctions swing toward Putin himself as Ukraine anger grows
2 years, 9 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 …

U.S. sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich
2 years, 9 months ago

U.S. sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

The Hindu  

The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, gold-plated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping in jewels. Mr. Biden said Thursday the new U.S. sanctions would nonetheless cripple Russia’s financial system and stymie its economic growth by targeting Russia’s biggest banks, which the Treasury Department said holds nearly 80% of all …

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich
2 years, 9 months ago

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, gold-plated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping in jewels. Daniel Fried, a former U.S. official under both Democratic and Republican administrations who helped craft U.S. sanctions against Moscow in the wake of Putin’s 2014 invasion of the Crimean Peninsula, said he …

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