U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Nearly 300 Entities Allegedly Supporting Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

The United States announced sanctions on nearly 300 companies and individuals, including entities from China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for alleged support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Department of State, identified targets that have provided critical inputs to Russia's military-industrial base, enabling Moscow to sustain its aggression against Ukraine.

Among the targeted Chinese firms are Hong Kong-based Finder Technology Ltd., accused of exporting drone parts and electronics to Russia, and Juhang Aviation Technology Shenzhen Co., which allegedly supplied components like propellers and sensors for Russian one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly the Orlan-10 UAVs used against Ukrainian forces. Additionally, Zhongcheng Heavy Equipment Defense Technology Group Co. Ltd. is accused of supporting the paramilitary Wagner Group.

The sanctions also extended to manufacturers and suppliers of cotton cellulose and nitrocellulose, essential ingredients for producing explosives.

The U.A.E.-based Albait Al Khaleeje General Trading LLC was sanctioned for facilitating the transit of goods to Russia.

In tandem with these sanctions, the U.S. expanded restrictions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, targeting entities associated with the venture.

Furthermore, the State Department imposed sanctions related to Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.