WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The United States on Friday warned it could impose sanctions on individuals, countries and companies that provide arms to Russia or support its military-industrial complex, as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. .
The Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Wally Adeyemo, at the first meeting with the heads of 32 countries and the United States discussing the sanctions imposed on Russia, made it clear that Washington is ready to take action against those outside the United States who are evading the sanctions imposed by Washington.
Officials at the meeting, which included representatives of the EU countries, Canada and South Korea, discussed some measures planned to target the Russian military industry and the consequences of several sanctions imposed by Washington and its allies over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. they killed or injured thousands.
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The Treasury Department also warned that Washington is ready to impose sanctions on those who supply weapons or other military equipment to Russia as well as private military companies or military groups that participate in or support Russia’s war in Ukraine. On the same subject : Secretary Antony J. Blinken at Press Availability – United States Department of State.
In addition, the Treasury, Commerce and State departments issued a warning detailing the actions taken against Russia’s military-industrial complex and identifying the risks faced by those who provide aid to Russia’s vote in Ukraine.
The warning said that by restricting Russia’s access to advanced materials, technology and services, Washington and its allies have undermined Russia’s ability to replace weapons, including more than 6,000 pieces of military equipment destroyed in the war.
The United States at the meeting was also scheduled to warn that Russia “is using unconventional weapons” and turning to countries such as Iran and North Korea for supplies and equipment, including, drones, rockets and artillery munitions, according to a copy of the message from Morgan Muir, deputy director of the national intelligence joint mission , seen by Reuters.
The export control measures imposed by Washington and the 37-nation coalition have had an effect, according to the report, with Russia’s defense industry relying on foreign electronics and other components. A severe shortage of batteries is affecting the production of tanks, aircraft, submarines and other military systems, the report said.
Muir was also set to warn at the meeting that Russian intelligence services are seeking to illegally obtain Western technology and components banned from Russia under US sanctions.
The network used to acquire technology includes oligarchs, proxies and front companies, and focuses on Europe and North America as a priority, according to the report.
Earlier this year, Washington imposed new restrictions on shipments to Russia of US and foreign goods, whether made with US equipment or technology, in an attempt to destabilize Russia’s military and industrial sector.
The rulings mainly target Russia’s defense, aerospace, and maritime sectors. They also look at Russia’s energy sector as well as the luxury items used by Russian elites.
Restrictions from Washington and its allies have curbed semiconductor exports, vital to Russia’s weapons, by 70%, according to the warning. As a result, Russian hypersonic ballistic missile production is almost complete and vehicle production has fallen by three percent compared to last year.
When asked what the Western alliance could do to increase pressure on Russia, one European finance minister said, “We can increase the number of people sanctioned. We can increase the number of things that are banned from the country.”
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Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Karen Freifeld, Andrea Shalal and Susan Heavey; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Alistair Bell
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