Janet Yellen


The United States is ready to take "further steps" against China if it helps Russia in the war in Ukraine
The United States warns China of "further steps" if it helps Russia build up its military capabilities and avoid sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

Shmyhal to US Treasury Secretary: We look forward to unblocking US aid to Ukraine
Ukraine's Prime Minister expects the US to continue financial and military assistance until 2024, confiscate Russian assets to help Ukraine, and deepen bilateral cooperation to win the war and establish peace.

The United States supports the unblocking of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine: what options are being considered
The United States and G7 allies are exploring ways to unlock nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, with options such as using the assets as collateral or confiscating interest income being considered.

US threatens Iran with sanctions over attack on Israel
Iran's attack on Israel and financing of militants threatens regional stability and could have economic consequences due to US sanctions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.

US and UK ban imports of russian aluminum, copper and nickel
The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed new bans on the import and use of russian aluminum, copper and nickel to limit russia's metal export revenues and its ability to finance its war against Ukraine.

China says it is not profiting from Russia's war against Ukraine
China denies trying to benefit from Russia's war against Ukraine and regulates the export of dual-use goods in accordance with laws and regulations.

U.S. Treasury Secretary warns Chinese banks of "significant consequences" if they help Russia
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Chinese banks and exporters of "significant consequences" if they help strengthen Russia's military capabilities or help Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

The United States said that China's assistance to the Russian military-industrial complex is "worrisome" and threatened "serious consequences"
U. S. officials warn that China is providing significant assistance to Russia's military-industrial complex, which threatens Ukraine and global security.

Biden speaks on phone with Xi: expresses concern about China's support for Russia and China's "unfair" trade policy
Biden expressed concerns to Xi about China's support for Russia's war against Ukraine, unfair trade policies, and non-market economic practices that harm American workers.

US Treasury Secretary: Russia's assets will not replace US aid to Ukraine
The head of the U. S. Treasury Department says that confiscated Russian assets cannot replace urgently needed U.S. aid to Ukraine, which has been delayed in Congress.

Disagreements between the leaders of the Group of Seven: France denies US thesis on legality of withdrawal of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine
The G7 leaders disagreed on the legality of the withdrawal of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine, with France disputing the US position that this is allowed under international law.

Marchenko: Ukraine needs about three billion dollars in aid every month this year
According to Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, Ukraine's monthly need for external financing in 2024 will reach about UAH 3 billion.

US Treasury Secretary calls for finding a way to transfer Russian frozen assets to Ukraine
The U. S. Treasury Secretary has called on G20 financial leaders to find a way to transfer $300 billion worth of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to strengthen its defense and rebuild after the war.

US and British Defense Ministers discuss support for Ukraine
Secretary of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin and UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed further joint support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Congress's position on Ukraine funding will defeat Putin
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will appeal to Congress to support Ukraine, saying that if they do not, Putin will win.