The US implemented penalties on over 250 individuals and organizations on Tuesday due to Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine.

This recent action is a step towards addressing Russia’s avoidance of sanctions. It involves identifying various specific targets, such as individuals and entities in China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and other third countries, in addition to the targets already in place in Russia.

The United States has announced that the recently imposed sanctions are aimed at specific individuals and organizations that have aided Russia in their efforts to engage in conflict with Ukraine, as well as those supporting Russia’s future energy production and export capabilities.

In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that we will persist in utilizing the resources available to us in order to hold Russia accountable for their actions in Ukraine, as well as those who fund and aid their military efforts.

The United States imposed sanctions on multiple Russian individuals and financial organizations, as well as Russian energy companies involved in the construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal on a port in the Baltic Sea.

The technology that was shipped, such as ball or roller bearings, aircraft parts, and X-ray systems, was targeted towards third country entities.

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that the sanctions will also affect Chinese commercial satellite imaging companies that have supplied high-resolution observation images to the Russian private military company, Wagner.

The Russian government has rejected the sanctions placed on them during the Ukrainian conflict, stating that they are illegal and will hinder the growth of their economy.

A portion of the details in this piece is sourced from Reuters.