Key facts
- The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities.
- The sanctions target those involved in illicit financial activities.
- The measures aim to disrupt Russia's ability to fund its military operations.
- The US seeks to further isolate Russia economically.
The United States has implemented a new round of sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities. According to the US Treasury Department, these measures are designed to combat illicit financial activities and to hinder Russia's capacity to finance its ongoing military operations. The broader objective of these sanctions is to increase Russia's economic isolation.
