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 yacht — named "Amor Vero," or "True Love" in Italian — at the Mediterranean port of La Ciotat on Wednesday. Sponsor Message "Thanks to the French customs officers who are enforcing the European Union's sanctions against those close to the Russian government," he said, according to a Reuters translation of his tweet. But when the White House announced sanctions against Usmanov and other oligarchs on Thursday, it said the superyacht — which it called "one of the world's largest" had been seized by Germany. Sponsor Message Putin's alleged yacht is believed to be out of reach Satellite imagery obtained by CBS News shows the superyacht believed to be owned by Putin docked in Kaliningrad, a "highly militarized port in Russian territorial waters" and out of reach of U.S. sanctions.

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US Treasury official visits Ukraine to discuss sanctions on Moscow and seizing Russian assets
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Treasury official visits Ukraine to discuss sanctions on Moscow and seizing Russian assets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. Treasury official has met with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv to discuss U.S. financial support, enforcing sanctions on Russia and using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit in the war with Moscow. The visit this week by Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo came as Russia gains territory after a lengthy delay in U.S. military aid left Ukraine …

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 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 …

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. …

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 …

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death
10 months ago

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death last week 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 …

Pair charged with hiding Russian oligarch's ties to yacht
1 year, 11 months ago

Pair charged with hiding Russian oligarch's ties to yacht

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. Read our privacy policy Two businessman have been charged …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Navalny’s team urges more Russian sanctions to help Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Navalny’s team urges more Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s team hit Capitol Hill on Thursday, urging a fresh round of sanctions over the war in Ukraine that moves beyond wealthy oligarchs to spread the financial pain to Russian government officials, mid-level politicians and public figures. Vladimir Ashurkov, the executive director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, said Thursday the “avalanche of sanctions” so far …

Fiji pauses US seizure of yacht linked to Russian oligarch
2 years, 7 months ago

Fiji pauses US seizure of yacht linked to Russian oligarch

Al Jazeera  

Washington says the luxury vessel is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. A court in Fiji has paused the execution of a United States warrant to seize a $300m yacht Washington says is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. Fijian authorities last week officially seized the yacht, which reportedly has a helipad, pool, jacuzzi and “winter garden” on …

Giant £570m superyacht ‘owned by Vladimir Putin’ is seized by Italian authorities
2 years, 7 months ago

Giant £570m superyacht ‘owned by Vladimir Putin’ is seized by Italian authorities

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. Read our privacy policy The Italian government has seized …

Fiji seizes Russian oligarch’s $300m yacht at US request
2 years, 7 months ago

Fiji seizes Russian oligarch’s $300m yacht at US request

Al Jazeera  

US Justice Department task force has focused on seizing yachts and luxury assets owned by Russians following the invasion of Ukraine. Fijian authorities have seized a $300m yacht owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov at the request of the United States, according to the US Justice Department. The US Treasury Department had previously designated Kerimov “as part of a group …

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 …

Biden releases proposal to seize Russian oligarchs’ U.S. assets and give to Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden releases proposal to seize Russian oligarchs’ U.S. assets and give to Ukraine

The Hindu  

In a step to redirect Russian wealth towards the rebuilding of Ukraine, some of whose cities have been decimated by sustained battering from invading Russian forces since the end of February, U.S. President Joe Biden announced he would propose that U.S.- based assets of Russian oligarchs be seized and directed towards Ukraine. “We’re going to seize their yachts or luxury …

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 …

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 …

Biden announces sanctions on Russian financial institutions, Putin’s daughters and others
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden announces sanctions on Russian financial institutions, Putin’s daughters and others

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden declared “major war crimes” were being discovered in Ukraine as Russian forces retreat from areas around Kyiv, citing scenes of brutal, cold-blooded executions as rationale for ratcheting up US sanctions on Moscow. “Responsible nations have to come together to hold these perpetrators accountable,” Biden told a union crowd in Washington as the White House announced …

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 …

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, …

Is Mystery Yacht in Tuscany Russian President Vladimir Putin's Pleasure Boat?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is Mystery Yacht in Tuscany Russian President Vladimir Putin's Pleasure Boat?

News 18  

In a dry dock in the Tuscan seaside town of Massa stands the “Scheherazade”, the most infamous yacht in Italy today due to speculation it could belong to Vladimir Putin. The Italian Sea Group said in a statement the yacht was “not attributable to the property of Russian President Vladimir Putin”. ‘Seize them all’ Interviewed by the New York Times …

Is mystery yacht in Italy Putin's pleasure boat?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is mystery yacht in Italy Putin's pleasure boat?

India Today  

In a dry dock in the Tuscan seaside town of Massa stands the "Scheherazade", the most infamous yacht in Italy today due to speculation it could belong to Vladimir Putin. The Italian Sea Group said in a statement the yacht was "not attributable to the property of Russian President Vladimir Putin". Since Moscow's February 24 invasion of Ukraine and the …

Is seizing the yachts & mansions of Russian oligarchs enough? No.
2 years, 9 months ago

Is seizing the yachts & mansions of Russian oligarchs enough? No.

Al Jazeera  

New York, United States–Over the past week at least half a dozen oligarch mega yachts have been seized or disabled in European ports, offshore havens like Isle of Mann have begun delisting private aircraft and McMansions in London have been occupied by activists – scenes straight out of a Hollywood script. After years of nurturing financial systems that assigned assets …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy A superyacht thought to be …

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 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 $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing Putin
2 years, 9 months ago

Italy seizes $156 million in oligarch wealth, pressing Putin

Associated Press  

MILAN — European governments are moving against Russian oligarchs to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to back down on his war in Ukraine, seizing superyachts and other luxury properties from billionaires on sanctions lists. “We must be able to stop Putin’s attack, bringing him to the table, and he won’t go with niceties,” Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told …

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 …

US hits Putin allies, press secretary with new sanctions
2 years, 9 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 …

Russian oligarchs' ships seized amid sanctions over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian oligarchs' ships seized amid sanctions over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

French authorities say they have seized a yacht owned by a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin which was being prepared to "sail off urgently" from its dock on the French Riviera. Key points: A vessel docked on the Mediterranean was seized Customs officers said the yacht was preparing to leave before repair work was complete A growing …

France seizes yacht linked to Putin ally Igor Sechin
2 years, 9 months ago

France seizes yacht linked to Putin ally Igor Sechin

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Thanks to the French customs …

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. 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 …

Biden news - live: President speaks with Zelensky amid warnings Putin’s forces could storm Kyiv within hours
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden news - live: President speaks with Zelensky amid warnings Putin’s forces could storm Kyiv within hours

The Independent  

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

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

NPR  

The U.S. sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss the richest of the rich Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergei Karpukhin/AP Sergei Karpukhin/AP 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. Planet Money Putin's big bet: Sanction-proofing Russia Putin's big bet: Sanction-proofing …

Biden hits Russia with sanctions, shifts troops to Germany
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden hits Russia with sanctions, shifts troops to Germany

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hit back Thursday against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, unleashing robust new sanctions, ordering the deployment of thousands of additional troops to NATO ally Germany and declaring that America would stand up to Russia’s Vladimir Putin. And we will.” Targeting Russia’s financial system, Biden said, the United States will block assets of large Russian banks, i …

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 imposes sanctions on Putin as Russian president continues attack on Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden imposes sanctions on Putin as Russian president continues attack on Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden imposed economic sanctions Friday on Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a $10-billion Kremlin-run investment fund as the U.S. sought to bolster an economic pressure campaign aimed at punishing Moscow for launching its unprovoked war with Ukraine, the White House announced. Biden’s move to sanction the Russian president directly came after a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who …

Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin \'chose\' war
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin \'chose\' war

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “chose this war" and that his country will bear the consequences of his action. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs The …

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