US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington has effectively reached the limits of applying additional sanctions against the Russian Federation. According to him, the United States will now focus on strengthening the enforcement of existing sanctions, particularly in combating the so-called shadow fleet used to circumvent restrictions.
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The US Focuses on Sanctions Enforcement
Rubio emphasized that the further actions of the sanctions coalition will primarily aim at the effective implementation of existing measures rather than the introduction of new ones. He highlighted the important role of European allies in this process, as a significant portion of the vessels involved in shadow schemes operate near European shores.
“A significant portion of vessels operates closer to their territories.”
New Restrictions from the US and Canada: Companies from Ukraine Under Sanctions
The US Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against over 30 individuals and entities from eight countries, including Iran, the UAE, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, as well as against two companies from Ukraine. These restrictions were a response to assistance in the production of Iranian missiles and Shahed drones, which Iran has been supplying to Russia for waging war since 2022.
Canada also introduced a new package of anti-Russian sanctions affecting over 20 individuals and entities and around 100 vessels belonging to the Russian shadow fleet. Canadian sanctions aim to limit Russia’s energy revenues and financial capabilities, as well as to reduce its military potential, including hybrid threats. For the first time, organizations providing cyber infrastructure for hybrid operations against Ukraine, as well as several enterprises involved in liquefied gas production, were subjected to restrictions.