Washington, D.C., August 24, 2024, The Europe Today: The US government has imposed sanctions on nearly 400 individuals and entities across Russia and several other countries, including the son and daughter-in-law of Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov. Announced by the Departments of State and Treasury on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, this latest measure underscores Washington’s continued support for Kyiv amid the ongoing conflict with Moscow.
The sanctions extend beyond Russia to targets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Notably, Pavel Belousov and his wife Yevgenya, along with a consulting company they own, have been blacklisted. Andrey Belousov, who became Russia’s defense minister in May, is directly implicated by this action.
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo emphasized the importance of global vigilance, stating, “Companies, financial institutions, and governments around the world need to ensure they are not supporting Russia’s military-industrial supply chains.” The sanctions target “almost a dozen distinct networks” involving over 100 individuals and entities in 16 jurisdictions, including China, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, 18 Hong Kong-based companies are accused of connections to the Russian military industry.
The Treasury and State Departments have also cautioned international financial institutions to scrutinize dealings with Russian financial entities, even those not currently sanctioned. The designations block all property and interests of the listed individuals and entities within the US, prohibiting transactions with American citizens and foreign nationals operating in the US.
Since 2014, Washington and its allies have enacted over 22,000 sanctions against Russia, following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea. In response, Russia has denounced the sanctions as illegitimate and imposed travel bans on Western officials and activists.
