New US Sanctions 1/5:The US has imposed sanctions on hundreds of people and firms connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Three things jumped out at me: #RussiaUkraine
New US Sanctions 2/5: The targeting of the military industrial complex: 14 people were sanctioned including international suppliers. This continues efforts to cripple Russia’s ability to make weapons. #RussiaUkraine
New US Sanctions 3/5: The threat to “impose costs” on any country that backs the Kremlin’s annexation moves: very few would, but the idea is to isolate Russia on the world stage, and G7 allies are on board. #RussiaUkraine
New US Sanctions 4/5: The targeting of financial officials, including the governor and deputy governor of the Central Bank: that’s because they’ve helped buffer Russia from the impact of sanctions so far. #RussiaUkraine
New US Sanctions 5/5: Initial rounds of sanctions haven’t hit Russia as hard as the administration predicted. Hence the focus on depriving Putin of what he needs to fight & fund the war. Trying to curb his oil and gas profits is next on the To Do list. #RussiaUkraine
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