Brian Nelson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for counter-terrorism and financial intelligence, discussed with Washington’s allies and partners in Europe measures to counter the circumvention of sanctions against Russia. writes about it TASSHe’s talking about the US Treasury.
This official visited Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland on 16-22 April. According to the ministry, it held meetings with “representatives of governments, financial institutions, civil society and business associations” in these countries to discuss “opposing the circumvention of anti-Russian sanctions and limiting Russia’s ability to receive funding for a special military operation.” in Ukraine.
According to the Ministry of Finance, during the meetings Nelson briefed his attendees on a number of “most important materials” that the Russian Federation is allegedly trying to replenish. He also briefed them on “new methods of circumventing sanctions and other warning signs pointing to measures taken by Russia” to purchase products by bypassing restrictions and export controls.
In addition, the Deputy Minister met with representatives of European banks to discuss compliance with restrictive measures against Russia and exchange of information.
Andrew Adams, former head of the US Justice Department’s working group on imposing sanctions on Russia reportedHe said the ministry is looking for new ways to circumvent sanctions against Russia and plans to focus on intermediaries.