US announces new sanctions on Russia over military invasion of Ukraine – live

US announces new sanctions on Russia over military invasion of Ukraine – live

US treasury secretary said new sanctions target Russia’s ‘remaining avenues for international materials and equipment’

The House speaker, Mike Johnson, criticized Joe Biden’s immigration policies, telling reporters on Wednesday:

The Biden border catastrophe continues in spite of his window dressing of the executive order.

Nothing’s changed, of course. In fact, many have argued that this increased the incentives for people to try to come and, you know, avail themselves of the welcome mat that the Biden administration has put forward.

Today’s actions strike at their remaining avenues for international materials and equipment, including their reliance on critical supplies from third countries …

We are increasing the risk for financial institutions dealing with Russia’s war economy and eliminating paths for evasion, and diminishing Russia’s ability to benefit from access to foreign technology, equipment, software and IT services.

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