WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday (Jun 12) dramatically broadened sanctions on Russia, including by targeting China-based companies selling semiconductors to Moscow, as part of its effort to undercut the Russian military machine waging war on Ukraine.
FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File PhotoWASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday dramatically broadened sanctions on Russia , including by targeting China -based companies selling semiconductors to Moscow, as part of its effort to undercut the Russia n military machine waging war on Ukraine.
It also said it was moving to restrict the Russian military-industrial base's ability to exploit certain US software and information technology services and, with the State Department, targeting more than 300 individuals and entities in Russia and beyond, including in Asia, Europe and Africa. "Today’s actions strike at their remaining avenues for international materials and equipment, including their reliance on critical supplies from third countries," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.
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