On Wednesday, Washington announced a new wave of sanctions targeting nearly 400 individuals and companies accused of supplying Russia with advanced technology to fuel its military operations.
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and entities from countries including India, China, Switzerland, and Turkey, aiming to “disrupt global evasion networks.” Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo stated, “The United States and our allies will continue taking decisive action worldwide to block the flow of critical tools and technologies that Russia uses to wage its illegal and immoral war against Ukraine.”
He added that these actions reinforce the U.S.’s commitment to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain its military operations and counter those attempting to evade sanctions.
The sanctions were further bolstered by new restrictions from the U.S. State Department. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that nearly 400 entities and individuals were sanctioned for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with targets including individuals circumventing sanctions in third countries, senior Russian Defense Ministry officials, and defense companies aiding Russia’s future energy development and exports.
Additionally, the U.S. Commerce Department imposed trade restrictions on 40 foreign entities for their involvement in supporting Russia’s operations in Ukraine. Trade authorities also tightened restrictions on 49 foreign entities from countries like China, Britain, and the UAE, targeting those procuring high-priority U.S. microelectronics and other critical items for Russia.
“American products do not belong in the hands of those who sustain Russia’s defense industrial base,” said Alan Estevez, Commerce Department Under-Secretary for Industry and Security.
