US Sanctions Hundreds of Individuals, Entities Allegedly Tied to Ukraine War

Published on December 12, 2023

The United States announced on Dec. 12 that it has sanctioned hundreds of individuals and entities allegedly connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The State and Treasury Departments in total sanctioned more than 250 Russian entities and individuals allegedly tied to the war, which started in February 2022. The State Department sanctioned more than 100 Russian individuals and entities. “The United States and its allies and partners are united in our continued support of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and illegal war,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. “We will continue to use the tools at our disposal to promote accountability for Russia’s crimes in Ukraine and those who finance and support Russia’s war machine,” he continued....

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