United States Department of the Treasury
The United States is taking steps to disrupt the global cryptocurrency network in coordination with international partners. The goal is to counteract the evasion of Russian sanctions and money laundering, as well as to deprive Russia's defense base of resources.
US President Joe Biden announces a new $7. 9 billion military aid package for Ukraine. The package includes air defense, drones, ammunition, and expanded training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
The United States imposed sanctions on individuals and companies involved in illegal financial transactions between Russia and the DPRK. The sanctions target a network associated with two sanctioned state-owned banks in North Korea.
The United States imposed sanctions on 12 people associated with repressions in Iran, two years after the death of Maghsa Amini. The sanctions target IRGC members, prison officials, and those responsible for operations abroad.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies, individuals and Lukashenka's plane as part of the sanctions regime for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The sanctions target defense companies, airlines, and individuals involved in the production of military resources for Russia.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that budgetary assistance to Ukraine depends on reforms to increase the resilience of the economy. The US has provided a new tranche of $3.9 billion to stabilize Ukraine's domestic front.
The White House has called on Turkey to stop exporting American goods to Russia that could be used for military purposes. The US is threatening consequences if Ankara does not take steps to stop the illegal trade.
Exports of goods from Turkey to Russia fell by 28. 3% in the first half of 2024 due to the threat of US sanctions. Turkish banks are closing accounts of Russian companies and reducing imports of Russian energy.
Bitcoin declined after the US government moved $2 billion in cryptocurrency. Traders fear the realization of profits before the possible victory of Trump, who promised to create a strategic reserve.
Raiffeisen Bank announced measures to significantly reduce its operations in Russia in accordance with the requirements of the ECB. The bank is limiting credit and payment services, ceasing to offer term deposits and reducing interest rates on accounts.
G7 leaders consider using the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to provide a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The United States demands guarantees of a long-term freeze on Russian assets until a peace agreement is concluded.
The US Treasury Department requires institutions to report russian assets by August 2, 2024. This is part of the implementation of the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for the freezing of russian assets until compensation is paid.
China has significantly reduced the volume of semiconductor supplies to russia after the new US sanctions. From January to may 2024, the supply of advanced components through Hong Kong fell by 28%, and through mainland China - by 19%.
Biden has delegated some of his functions and authority over the Ukraine Support Act to the heads of the U. S. Treasury and State Departments. The Treasury Secretary will be responsible for financial aspects, while the Secretary of State will be responsible for diplomatic and strategic issues.
The United States has imposed sanctions on two leaders of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn cybercrime group for attacks on critical infrastructure. CARR has been conducting DDoS attacks in Ukraine and manipulating industrial control systems in the United States and Europe.