1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated February 26, 2018U.S. Sanctions on Russia Related to the Ukraine ConflictBackground Since 2014, the United States has imposed sanctions on over 600 individuals, entities, and vessels in response to Russias invasion and annexation of Ukraines Crimea region and
2、Russias subsequent support of separatists in eastern Ukraine. President Barack Obama, in initiating economic sanctions on Russia, declared that Russias activities in Ukraine threaten the peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of its neighbor and constitute a threat to U.S
3、. national security. The United States, in coordination with the European Union and others, promised to impose increasing costs on Russia until it “abides by its international obligations and returns its military forces to their original bases and respects Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integr
4、ity.” The Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) continues to investigate transactions and designate individuals and entities, most recently in January 2018.Table 1. U.S. Ukraine-Related Sanctions on Russia: Authorities, Targeted Behavior, and Treasury Designees Authorit
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