Tag: U.S. sanctions against Russia

US Warns Hong Kong May Be Used as a Safe Haven for Sanctioned Russian Tycoon Yachts

Superyacht Nord believed to be owned by Alexei Mordashov, the Russian steel oligarch who is sanctioned by many countries, was docked in Hong Kong waters on Oct. 5. A spokesman for the U.S. Department of State was quoted by the Financial Times as saying that some people might use Hong Kong as a safe haven…


US Imposes Sanctions on Russia Over Navalny Poisoning

The United States has imposed sanctions on Russian individuals and entities over the Kremlin’s attempt to murder opposition figure Alexei Navalny with a nerve agent, according to senior Biden administration officials. The moves are being taken in coordination with the European Union, officials told reporters on a conference call. The officials also repeated President Joe Biden’s call for Russia…