The United States says it is imposing new sanctions today on Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine.
According to Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, the new sanction is in coordination with the G7, Australia, and other partners.
”Today’s actions implement new commitments made at the G7 Leaders’ Summit and demonstrate our shared resolve to hold Russia accountable for its mounting atrocities in Ukraine.Â
”These sanctions also reinforce the commitment the United States and its partners have made to taking action against those who aid the Kremlin in Ukraine by circumventing our sanctions and export control measures.
”As part of these actions, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on or identifying as blocked property over 200 entities, individuals, vessels, and aircraft.Â
”Today’s actions include designations of targets across Russia’s defense and related materiel, technology, and metals and mining sectors,” Blinken said.
He added that their actions also include the designation of entities and individuals involved in expanding Russia’s future energy production and capacity.
”And we are continuing to target entities and individuals that have engaged in the systematic and unlawful deportation of Ukraine’s children and the theft and transportation of stolen grain from Ukraine.
”Today’s actions also include designations of an international network of entities engaged in the procurement of components for the Russia-based entity responsible for the manufacture of the Orlan drone, which Russian forces are currently employing in their illegal war against Ukraine, and the Russia-installed puppet authorities in parts of Ukraine’s territory.”
He said that the US and its partners are taking these steps in coordination with further sanctions being imposed by the Department of the Treasury today and additional export control measures announced by the Department of Commerce.
Blinken noted that the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
