In the statement made by the US Treasury Department, it was announced that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted Russian elites, Russia’s industrial base, financial institutions and technology suppliers in order to weaken Russia’s capacity to wage war against Ukraine. It was reported that three companies and one person based in Turkiye were added to the sanctions list.
In the statement made by the US Treasury Department, it was stated that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed nearly 100 sanctions, and the US State Department also added more than 70 people to the sanctions list.
In the statement, it was emphasized that OFAC targeted those who benefited from the Russia-Ukraine War, as well as Russia-based organizations that directly support the war by producing military materials, and that sanctions were imposed in order to disrupt Russia’s supply chain.
In the statement, it was noted that Russia continues to rely on organizations in third countries to continue its war, and it was reported that Turkey-based organizations were also added to the sanctions list.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, whose evaluations were included in the statement, said that with today’s sanctions, the US continues its efforts to target Russia’s military supply chains and deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of the equipment, technology and services he needs to wage his war against Ukraine.
Recalling that they stated that individuals and organizations that benefit from the Russia-Ukraine War and its closeness to the Kremlin will be held responsible, Yellen stated that the latest sanctions show the global power of the USA to impose heavy costs on Putin’s oligarchs.
Russia’s supply chains were targeted
In the statement made by the US State Department, it was stated that more than 70 organizations and individuals were borne by the costs in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In this context, it was stated in the statement that 37 organizations and 2 ships were targeted in order to restrict Russia’s future energy revenues, and it was noted that the sanctions in question included organizations and individuals involved in the development of important energy projects and related infrastructure, as well as organizations involved in Russia’s supply of materials and advanced technology.
Three Turkish companies are also on the sanctions list
In the statement, it was stated that in addition to the country’s mining companies, some companies were targeted due to Russia’s bad influence in Georgia, and 3 Turkiye-based companies and a Turkish citizen who provided material support and helped Russia avoid sanctions were included in the sanctions list.
It was also reported in the statement that the US State Department imposed sanctions on some companies in order to disclose the Russian-North Korean arms transfer through the Wagner Group, disrupt Russia’s weapons repair and maintenance facilities, and weaken Russia’s defense industrial base and technology procurement.