Russia-backed separatists in Ukraine should expect more sanctions: U.S.
United States President Joe Biden has promised more sanctions for the Russia-backed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (DPR and LPR), following the executive order earlier banning trade and investment with both regions.
A senior U.S. administration official said the new measures will be announced soon, adding that “We have long anticipated that Russia might take this action and as you saw, we were ready to respond immediately.
“President Biden has issued an executive order that will prohibit new investment, trade and financing by U.S. persons too from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions,” the official said.
The order will also provide authority to impose sanctions on any person deciding to operate in those areas.
“We will take further measures to hold Russia accountable for this clear violation of international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as of Russia’s own international commitments,” the official added.
(Sputnik/NAN)
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