In a major move to disrupt Moscow's military procurement networks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and companies based in China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries. The Treasury Department has targeted more than 150 parties, while the State Department has sanctioned over 100 entities, including those engaged in sanctions evasion in third countries. The latest actions aim to cut off the supply chain supporting Russia's industry and its ability to wage war against Ukraine. This comes after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and as fighting continues.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that these sanctions are intended to tighten the vise on third-country suppliers and networks that provide Russia with the necessary resources to sustain its military-industrial base. Yellen also noted that the Kremlin has turned Russia into a wartime economy. These sanctions come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Congress and the White House to urge for more US military aid in battling the Russian invasion. However, the Republican Party is increasingly rejecting the idea of funding Ukraine and calling for more focus on domestic issues.

The Treasury Department emphasized Russia's use of complex transnational networks to acquire technology and equipment for its war economy. One of the networks targeted by the department is based in China, Russia, Hong Kong, and Pakistan and is allegedly involved in the facilitation and procurement of Chinese-manufactured weapons and technologies for Russia. Entities from Turkey, the UAE, and Switzerland were also among those sanctioned. The State Department's sanctions also cover entities involved in bolstering Russia's future energy production and export capacity. Secretary of State Antony Blinken added that they are designating entities involved in the proliferation of military equipment and munitions from North Korea to Russia.

Blinken emphasized the determination to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine and those who finance and support its war machine. These latest sanctions underscore the ongoing challenge for the US and its allies to prevent the flow of cutting-edge technology and weapons into the Russian market, despite previous penalties imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. The US government continues to deploy various tools and measures to disrupt and counter Russia's actions, aiming to promote accountability and support Ukraine in its battle against the invasion.