The United States imposed full blocking sanctions on eight Russian oligarchs and officials, taking aim at those who have amassed fortunes and political influence through their connections to President Vladimir Putin
The United States imposed full blocking sanctions on eight oligarchs and officials, including Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov, taking aim at those who have amassed fortunes and political influence through their connections to Putin.
The sanctions block his property from use in the United States and by U.S. persons, including his luxury yacht, which the White House said was seized by Germany, and his private jet. Nikolay Tokarev, chief executive of energy giant Transneft, was designated along with his wife, daughter and his two luxury real estate companies.
"Treasury is committed to holding Russian elites to account for their support of President Putin’s war of choice," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at Yellowjacket Union during his visit to the University of Wisconsin-Superior, in Superior, Wisconsin, U.S. March 2, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
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