WSJ: possible US sanctions may affect Russian banks and exports

However, the White House has not yet made a decision regarding the possible disconnection of Russia from SWIFT, the newspaper writes.

Among the banks that may be affected by US restrictions, including VTB, the list is not final.

As Bloomberg reported earlier, the administration of US President Joe Biden consulted with major US banks about possible sanctions against Russia to find out if new restrictive measures would destabilize the global financial system.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that US threats of sanctions and their possible imposition would be tantamount to breaking off relations.