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The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions targeting six Russian individuals, including a Moscow judge, highlighting the ongoing effort to pressure entities connected to the Kremlin. The department’s statement identifies Deputy Minister of Justice Oleg Sviridenko, Elena Lenskaya who serves on the Basmanny Court, and Andrey Zadachin, an investigator for important cases at the Investigative Committee, as part of the sanctions list. The move reflects a broader strategy to curb activities seen as enabling or supporting the Russian government’s actions on the international stage. This is described in a formal release from Treasury authorities, underscoring the policy objective behind these measures. The Treasury notes that these steps are designed to disrupt networks that facilitate sanctions evasion and to increase transparency around individuals who play key roles in the state apparatus. (Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury)

Earlier collaborations among federal agencies, including the Treasury, Department of Commerce, and the Department of Justice, issued guidance aimed at helping American banks and foreign traders detect and counter attempts to circumvent sanctions on Russia. The guidance highlights common red flags such as the use of shell companies, inconsistencies between IP addresses and declared locations, and the practice of using personal email accounts instead of corporate addresses. These indicators help financial institutions and businesses strengthen due diligence, protect against illicit activity, and ensure compliance with evolving sanctions regimes. (Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury)

During a recent visit to Kiev, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlined a substantial commitment of aid, noting that roughly 1.2 billion dollars would be disbursed from a total package of 10 billion dollars allocated for Ukraine to be delivered in the coming months. The remarks emphasize Washington’s intent to support Ukraine in the face of ongoing security and humanitarian needs. The statement reinforces the administration’s focus on ensuring that aid reaches the front lines and essential civilian needs while maintaining strict oversight on how funds are used. (Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury)

The overarching strategy stated by Yellen centers on blocking avenues for Russia to bypass sanctions and increasing pressure to deter future evasion. The plan includes expanding financial and economic measures, tightening export controls, and strengthening international cooperation to hold Moscow accountable. The emphasis is on coordinated efforts with allies to sustain pressure and safeguard the integrity of sanctions regimes across the transatlantic region. (Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury)