As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, the US Biden administration has announced additional sanctions on Russia and sanctions on Belarus, which is allied with Russia.
The White House in the United States announced economic sanctions on Russia and Belarus on the 2nd over Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
It targets a total of 22 military companies that manufacture military aircraft, military vehicles, missiles, etc. in Russia, and regulates the export of equipment used to produce oil and natural gas to Russia, hitting major industries. I'm going to give it.
In addition, export restrictions on high-tech products will be enforced on Belarus, one of the invasion bases of the Russian army, to prevent these products and technologies from leaking to Russia via Belarus.
At a press conference, Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the aim, "By limiting Russia's access to high-tech technology, it will hurt the economy and the military."
"The sanctions are not aimed at the Russians. We understand that many do not want to be involved in this war," he said, just to stop the military invasion. He emphasized that the sanctions targeted the leadership of the Russian government.