The White House on Wednesday detailed a new list of economic measures imposed against Russia and its ally Belarus, criticizing Belarus for “allowing Putin to invade Ukraine”.
Among Wednesday’s actions were new restrictions that extend export control policies to Belarus, preventing the diversion of technology and software to Russia across the country.
The government said it would “severely limit the ability of Russia and Belarus to obtain the necessary materials to support their military aggression against Ukraine, project power in a way that threatens regional stability and undermines global peace and security.”
In addition, the US and allies are identifying 22 Russian “defence-related entities”, including companies that provide technological and material support to the Russian military.
The U.S. and allies are also targeting “technology exports” in the oil refining sector, which they say could help the U.S. move towards its goal of “degrading Russia’s status as a leading energy supplier over the long term.” of time.
Earlier, Biden also reiterated that sanctioning Russian oil exports remains a possibility, although officials have warned that they will work to minimize the impact of such a move on US and global oil prices.
“The United States and our allies and partners have no strategic interest in reducing global energy supplies — which is why we have reduced energy payments from our financial sanctions,” the White House said in a statement, adding that the sanctions on The oil refining industry will harm the Russian oil industry while still protecting American consumers.
The US also detailed new sanctions on entities affiliated with the Russian and Belarusian military forces and points to US President Joe Biden’s Tuesday night announcement banning Russian aircraft from US domestic airspace.
Source: CNN Brasil
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