The US has imposed penalties on individuals and corporations suspected of assisting Russia's assault on Ukraine, focusing on institutions in Turkey, China, and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to disrupt Moscow's supply networks.
This arises after Russia transferred manufacturing of military technology, equipment, and other things, relying on suppliers in other nations, according to the US Treasury Department.
"Russia is dependent on willing third-party individuals and entities to supply its military and sustain its monstrous war against Ukraine, and we will not hesitate to hold them accountable," said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in a statement.
In February 2022, Russia attacked neighboring Ukraine, triggering Europe's worst battle since World War II.
According to the Treasury, Russia profits from "otherwise legitimate economic relations" with other countries.
According to the ministry, firms in China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates have been delivering Russia dual-use commodities, such as essential components for Moscow's military systems.
The most recent sanctions include 130 more targets.
According to the government, they include Turkish citizen Berk Turken for his position in a procurement network linked to Russian intelligence agencies, as well as a network located in the UAE for its involvement in Russian illegal funding.
The sanctions also target Russia's domestic industrial base, which it believes Moscow has reoriented "to ensure that the military machine can be maintained."
Sanctions have also been imposed on seven Russian-based institutions in the financial services industry.
Along with the Treasury Department, the US State Department is slapping roughly 100 restrictions on Russia's future energy output and earnings, the metals and mining industry, and defense purchases.
All property and interests in property of sanctioned parties in the United States are frozen and must be disclosed to US authorities, and transactions with sanctioned people are likewise restricted.
In a separate statement, the Commerce Department said it had blacklisted 13 legal entities for aiding the Russian military by purchasing, developing and distributing Russian drones.
Among the subjects, 12 are located in Russia and one in Uzbekistan.
According to the Commerce Department, the regulation essentially denies them legal access to products subject to US jurisdiction. /BGNES
