War in Ukraine: Washington prepares new sanctions against Russia

Washington next week they will impose a new series of sanctions against the Russiaaiming “intermediaries in third countries who supply Russia with essential military components“The US Treasury Secretary announced on Tuesday, Janet Helen. “Starting next week, we will introduce tough new sanctions that will target those who enable the Kremlin’s war machine, including intermediaries in third countries who supply essential parts to the army to Russia. “the Minister of Economy and Finance announced at Joe Bidenat a press conference organized at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

“We continue to fight Russian sanctions evasion”she added. The United States and allied countries have never stopped since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, to impose sanctions targeting individuals, companies or other entities. “We are also working hard to unlock the economic value of Russian sovereign assets tied up in our jurisdictions to support Ukraine.”also celebrating Janet Yellen.

Use the blocked Russian sovereign currency

For months, friendly countries have been demanding that Russian sovereign funds blocked in their jurisdictions be used to help Ukraine. Economic sanctions, in particular, taken by the Department of Finance, freeze assets in the United States of individuals or targeted groups, and aim to restrict their trade. Janet Yellen regularly highlighted the need for the United States to fight economic isolation, while she was a Republican president. Donald Trumpwho hopes to return to the White House, constantly repeating that he wants to reduce international financial aid and spend this money on the United States.

The Treasury Secretary also said that the Joe Biden administration “They will continue to push to further develop the common framework to rapidly support countries in debt distress.” “one of the main topics discussed by the international community at the IMF and World Bank meetings that are taking place this week in Washington.