This time, the restrictions could affect the supply chains of defense companies.
The US Treasury Department is working on new sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, which should strike a blow at the supply chain in the defense sphere. This was stated on Tuesday by Deputy Minister Wally Adeyemo, Interfax reports.
A ministry statement prepared for a conference in London and published on the Finance Ministry's website said Washington was planning measures against additional sectors that are crucial to Russia's ability to drive its military machine. instruments of war that depend on these resources.
It is noted that the new restrictions are in addition to sanctions against companies in those sectors that contribute to the malicious activities of the Russian Federation, it is also planned to take measures to disrupt their key supply chains.
“We will take these actions in coordination with more than 30 partners and allies who joined our coalition in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,” the statement said.
In addition, Adeemo said in a statement that “allies and partners are committed to taking additional important measures to deter the Russian economy as long as the Russian invasion continues.”
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