US imposes new sanctions on 48 Russian defense companies
US increase economic pressure on Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian defense base, State Duma deputies, as well as the CEO of Sberbank fell under the new sanctions, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine. . They will not be able to use and apply Western technological and financial resources.
In addition, 328 deputies of the State Duma of Russia, who supported the recognition of the «LDNR», and the head of Sberbank German Gref, fell under economic sanctions.
«The United States, along with partners and allies, strikes at the center of Russia's ability to finance and carry out its war and atrocities against Ukraine», — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.