World News | US imposes sanctions on nearly 5,000 Russians after invading Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (PTI) — The United States has imposed sanctions on nearly 5,000 Russians, including its top leadership and oligarchs, following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

“We work with allies and partners to collect fees, including visa restrictions on Kremlin officials and their enablers. Since February 24, 2022, the United States has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on nearly 5,000 people in response to Russian aggression Ukraine,” a State Department spokesman said.

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“We will continue to identify those involved in the Russian invasion and will push for accountability for their actions. We are looking for all the tools to hold the Kremlin accountable,” the official said.

“The U.S. does not want to shut down avenues of refuge and safety for Russian dissidents or others vulnerable to human rights abuses. We are also well aware that it is important to draw a clear line between the actions of the Russian government and its policies towards Ukraine and the Russian people boundaries,” the spokesman said.

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The spokesman also confirmed that Russia’s ambassador to the United States came to the State Department on Aug. 18 so that the United States could warn Russia against escalating the war against Ukraine, including calling on Moscow to halt all military operations at or near Ukraine’s nuclear facilities and to seek immediate action. Full control of the Porozh nuclear power plant is returned to the war-torn country.

“We don’t have any further information on the details of the discussions,” the spokesman said in response to questions.

During a routine daily news briefing, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters that the United States, working with allies around the world, is developing its strategic oil reserves at an unprecedented rate, including on half the world. region to increase oil supply. Provide LNG to allies and partners in other parts of the world that may need LNG, especially as winter approaches.

“Together with our European partners, we have also created a working group to focus on the long-term impact of energy, how we can accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and how we can move away from Russia and other unreliable, unreliable energy sources Dependence. Global energy. These discussions continue and we have discussions with OPEC members about it,” he said.

He claimed that Russia will continue its brutal attacks on the Ukrainian state, the Ukrainian people, the independence, democracy and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

“There is no doubt that we will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners. As you saw on Friday, we announced additional presidential drawdowns, our 19th presidential drawdown, 8 on that alone. $100 million, which brings our total security assistance to Ukraine to around $10 billion since the invasion began. This administration, we will continue to do more, and so will our partners around the world,” he said. Say.

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