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Nov 01, 2023

United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson May 19, 2023 The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine. The United States is

Fact Sheet

Office of the Spokesperson

May 19, 2023

The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine. The United States is implementing commitments made at the G7 Leaders’ Summit to increase costs for Russia and those who support its war effort. Among others, these commitments include further disrupting Russia’s ability to source inputs for its war, closing evasion loopholes, further reducing reliance on Russian energy, squeezing Russia’s access to the international financial system, and keeping its sovereign assets immobilized.

As part of that continued effort, and working alongside our Allies and partners, the Department of State is today imposing sanctions on individuals and entities complicit in: sanctions evasion and circumvention; maintaining Russia’s capacity to wage its war of aggression; and supporting Russia’s future energy revenue sources. Along with these actions, the Department is also designating several individuals and entities to further promote accountability of those supporting Russia’s war, including Russia-installed puppet occupation authorities, those involved in theft of Ukrainian grain, and in the systematic and unlawful transfer and/or deportation of Ukraine’s children. All targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, which authorizes sanctions with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation.

The Department of State is designating 18 entities involved in expanding Russia’s future energy production and export capacity across a range of industries where Russia has strategic dependencies. Such industries include shipbuilding and ship repair, dredging, and the development of advanced geophysical exploration and engineering software. In addition, the Department is designating entities and individuals involved in the development of future energy projects and associated infrastructure, such as the Port of Indiga, a flagship project in Russia’s Arctic territory. These designations are intended to degrade Russia’s future energy production and export capacity, while maintaining current energy supply to global markets.

The Department is targeting a significant, Russian state-owned dredging company. This designation is designed to disrupt Russia’s ability to source additional dredging units, and delay the completion of various planned port and waterway expansions:

The following vessels are being identified as blocked property in which Federal State Unitary Enterprise Hydrographic Company has an interest:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entity is being designated for operating or having operated in the accounting sector of the Russian Federation economy:

The Department is designating multiple entities associated with geological exploration, seismology, oilfield services, and the development of advanced software in support of Russia’s exploration and future extraction of petroleum:

The Department is designating a number of entities collectively involved in the development of the Syradasayskoye coal deposit, a flagship Russian future energy project in Russia’s arctic region, and the Port of Indiga, a major planned port facility designed to improve export capacity along the Northern Sea Route.

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entity is being designated for operating or having operated in the management consulting sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), the following entities are being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Arctic Energy Group Limited Liability Company, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

The following entities are involved in the development of the Port of Indiga, a flagship port facility under development in Russia, which is designed to expand the export capacity of Russian energy and metals from the Russia’s arctic region:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), the following entities, that are involved in the development of marine and port infrastructure for the planned Port of Indiga, are being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Akvamarin Limited Liability Company, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

The Department is designating one entity involved in Russia’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry. Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entity is being designated for operating or having operated in the marine sector of the Russian Federation economy:

The Department continues to target entities and individuals involved in Russia’s military-related procurement and sanctions evasion activities. Russia’s defense firms continue to leverage intermediary companies, which are often registered in third countries, to evade sanctions on restricted components. The Department is designating an international network of eight entities engaged in the procurement of engine parts and export-controlled components for the U.S. designated Special Technology Center, the Russian entity responsible for the manufacture of the Orlan drone, which is currently employed by Russia’s forces in Ukraine.

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i) the following entities are being designated for operating or having operated in the technology sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vi)(B), the following entity is being designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, SMT-iLOGIC, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vi)(B), the following entity is being designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Limited Liability Company Device Consulting, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

The Department is designating additional entities and individuals that are part of the procurement network working to obtain technology for Special Technology Center’s Orlan drones:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii) the following entities are being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Anton Sergeyevich Trofimov, an individual whose property and interests in property are blocked:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entities are being designated for operating or having operated in the technology sector of the Russian Federation economy:

The following entity is being designated pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Government of the Russian Federation:

The Department is designating multiple entities that are part of a logistics network deepening ties between Russia and Iran. These designations will constrain military-related transfers between Russia and Iran as Tehran deepens its support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

The Department is designating multiple entities and individuals pursuant to section 1(a)(i) for operating or having operated in the metals and mining sector of the Russian Federation economy. The metals and mining sector is a significant source of revenue for the Russian government.

The Department is also designating a number of entities and individuals associated with Public Joint Stock Company Polyus (Polyus), which is the largest gold producer in Russia and a global top ten gold miner by ounces produced. Polyus and the following entities and individual below are being designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) for operating or having operated in the metals and mining sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), the following entities are being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Polyus, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C), the following individuals are being designated for being or having been leaders, officials, senior executive officers, or members of the board of directors of Polyus, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

The Department is continuing to take action against Russia’s military establishment. Defense industry entities included below have been identified for their association with enhancing Russia’s weapon development efforts and related systems.

The Department is designating the following individual and entity pursuant to section 1(a)(i) for operating or having operated in the financial services sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to Section 1(a)(vii) the following entities are being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Kesaev:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entities are being designated for operating or having operated in the defense and related materiel sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), the following entity is being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Joint Stock Company Scientific Production Association Androidnaya Tekhnika, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entity is being designated for operating or having operated in the marine sector of the Government of the Russian Federation:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entities are being designated for operating or having operated in the defense and related materiel sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), the following entities are being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, LOMO:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(vii), the following entity is being designated for being owned or controlled by, or for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly U.S. designated Irkut Corporation Joint Stock Company (JSC Irkut Corporation):

As PMC Wagner steps up attacks in Ukraine, we are taking additional steps to constrain its logistics and operational network. Pursuant to section 1(a)(vi)(B), the following entities are being designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, PMC Wagner, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked:

The Department of State is taking further steps to isolate Russia’s advanced technology industries with the intent to limit the ability of several key Russian entities to contribute to Russia’s war effort.

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entities are being designated for operating or having operated in the technology sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entity is being designated for operating or having operated in the technology sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entities are being designated for operating or having operated in the defense and related materiel sector of the Russian Federation economy:

The Department is designating the following individuals involved in the systematic relocation, re-education, and adoption of Ukraine’s children. These individuals have been credibly associated with the unlawful deportation of children from Russia-occupied areas of Ukraine to Russia and/or the unlawful transfer and rehoming of Ukraine’s children within Russia-occupied areas of Ukraine. Their designation reinforces the United States’ stance on promoting accountability of those who commit these atrocities. The following individuals are being designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) for being or having been leaders, officials, senior executive officers, or members of the board of directors of the Government of the Russian Federation.

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i)(F), the following individuals are being designated for being complicit in, or having directly or indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in, activities that undermine the peace, security, political stability, or territorial integrity of the United States, its allies, or its partners, for or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, directly or indirectly, the Government of the Russian Federation:

The Department is taking further action against Russian officials, elites, and their associated entities who are continuing to support Russia’s war effort. The Department is designating the following Russian Federation government officials pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) for being or having been leaders, officials, senior executive officers, or members of the board of directors of the Government of the Russian Federation:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(i), the following entity and individual are being designated for operating or having operated in the financial services sector of the Russian Federation economy:

Pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(F), the following individuals and entities are being designated for being complicit in, or having directly or indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in, activities that undermine the peace, security, political stability, or territorial integrity of the United States, its allies, or its partners, for or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, directly or indirectly, the Government of the Russian Federation:

Russian state-owned and private enterprises continue to engage in the systematic theft of Ukraine’s resources, to include grain. The Department is designating a network of Russian entities that use shell companies, falsified documents, and maritime evasion techniques to obfuscate the Ukrainian origin of grain exports and falsely label them as originating from Russia:

The Department is designating the registered owner and shipping manager of the PAWELL, a Syrian-flagged general cargo vessel that was used to transport stolen grain. The PAWELL routinely engages in maritime evasion techniques, to include disabling the vessel’s onboard automatic identification system (AIS) in order to conceal its location and the origin of its cargo. The following entities are being designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) for operating or having operated in the marine sector of Russian Federation economy:

The following vessel is being identified as blocked property in which Pawell Shipping Co LLP has an interest:

Identifying Information of Property in Which 223rd Flight Unit State Airlines Has an Interest and That Will Be Blocked as a Result of This Action:

Identifying Information of Property in Which 224th Flight Unit State Airlines Has an Interest and That Will Be Blocked as a Result of This Action:

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The Departments of the Treasury and Commerce are also taking actions today. For more information, please see Treasury and Commerce statements.

For more information on E.O. 14024, see full text .

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