US expands sanctions against Russia’s air force and Wagner PMC
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The U.S. State Department has imposed
additional sanctions against Moscow, specifically targeting the Wagner
Group private military company and Russia’s Air Force, according to the
U.S. Federal Register.
The sanctions list includes:
· The Wagner Group and any of its legal successors or subsidiaries;
· Pavel Shevelin, a Russian citizen;
· LLC Eltekhnord and any of its legal successors or subsidiaries;
· Rim Yong Hyok, a North Korean citizen;
· Russian Aerospace Forces and its legal successors or subsidiaries.
These individuals and companies are accused of engaging in procuring weapons from Syria, Iran, and North Korea, including cruise and ballistic missiles.
Per the document, no department or agency of the U.S. government may purchase or enter contracts for the procurement of goods, technologies, or services from the designated entities. It is also prohibited to provide them with assistance, sell products that are on the U.S. munitions list, offer any defense articles, or grant individual licenses.
The restrictions were initially imposed on February 27.
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