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The United States has for weeks raised the prospect of more sanctions against Russia, lead by President Vladimir Putin, for alleged election meddling and the hacking of federal agencies
Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against Russia and expelled 10 diplomats in response to Moscow’s alleged election interference and cyber activities.
The White House said in a statement that President Joe Biden had signed a new sanctions executive order against Russia.
According to the order, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a directive that prohibits U.S. financial institutions from participation in the primary market for ruble or non-ruble denominated bonds issued after June 14, 2021, by Russia’s central bank, the national wealth fund, or finance ministry.
The Treasury also designated six Russian technology companies that “provide support to the Russian Intelligence Services’ cyber program,” and 32 entities and individuals related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election interference, the statement said.
In addition, the United States is expelling 10 personnel from the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington D.C.
Kremlin repeatedly said that claims of Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2020 U.S. elections were baseless and regretful, calling them a pretext for additional sanctions.
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Xinhua
