Sanctions have been imposed on three Turkish companies for supplying Russian defense-related manufacturers (File)
Washington, United States:
The United States has blacklisted five Turkish companies as part of sweeping new sanctions aimed at hampering Russia’s economy over its war against Ukraine.
Three Turkish companies were placed under sanctions for supplying Russian defense-related manufacturers, including UAV producers, with parts and technological equipment.
Another two Turkish companies, and the owner of one of them, were affected because they provided ship repair services to ships controlled by or involved in the Russian defense sector.
They were among more than 150 individuals, companies and institutions placed on the U.S. Treasury Department and U.S. State Department blacklists for their alleged role in supporting Russia’s nearly 19-month war against Ukraine.
Most of the individuals named were Russian manufacturers, trading companies and institutions that support the production of weapons and other supplies for the Russian armed forces, and individuals who own or manage these entities.
In addition, two individuals involved with the Russian private military group Wagner were placed on the sanctions blacklist, one for facilitating arms trade with North Korea, and the other for Wagner’s role in the Central African Republic.
“The U.S. government is targeting individuals and entities involved in sanctions evasion and circumvention, those complicit in furthering Russia’s ability to wage war against Ukraine, and those responsible for encouraging the Russia’s future energy production,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
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