The US has sanctioned seven Russian oligarchs, 17 senior Russian government officials, and 12 Russian-operated entities. The US slapped new sanctions on seven Russian oligarchs, 17 senior Russian government officials, and more than a dozen Russian entities on Friday.
The US Treasury Department cited Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine, annexation of Crimea, its aid to the Syrian regime, and its “malicious” cyber activities around the globe as reasons for imposing new sanctions.
The measures come after the US announced sanctions against 19 Russian nationals and five entities last month in retaliation for Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
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Source: Pulse Nigeria
