The Biden administration issued a slew of fresh sanctions and additional measures targeting Russia's private military firm, the Wagner Group, as well as individuals in Putin's orbit.
The Biden administration issued a slew of fresh sanctions and additional measures targeting Russia's private military firm, the Wagner Group, as well as individuals in Putin's orbit.
The Treasury Department identified the Wagner Group, led by Putin crony Yevgeniy Prigozhin, as a "significant transnational criminal organization." Kirby also slammed North Korean weapon deliveries to Russia used by Wagner, including infantry rockets and missiles. Additionally, Treasury is imposing sanctions on multiple entities and individuals involved in the paramilitary group's colossal global network.
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