U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions in Global Push Against Russia's Evasion Tactics

The United States has implemented extensive sanctions targeting nearly 400 entities and individuals across multiple countries to counter sanctions evasion by Russia. This marks a significant move to pressure Russia to cease its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions affect major companies in China, India, and various other nations.

The United States ramped up its efforts to thwart Russia's sanctions evasion by targeting nearly 400 entities and individuals across more than a dozen countries. This decisive action came as part of a broader strategy to pressure Moscow into ending its invasion of Ukraine.

The sanctions, announced Wednesday by the U.S. Treasury and State departments, focused heavily on Chinese, Hong Kong, and Indian companies, marking the most extensive package of its kind to date. The measures also impacted entities in Russia, UAE, Turkey, among others, reflecting a global crackdown on Russia's activities.

Washington's latest move underscores its commitment to countering the flow of critical technologies that aid Russia's military endeavors. Despite opposition from China, which condemned the sanctions as unjustifiable, the U.S. emphasized the urgency of stopping Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)