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Metro World News
There is no doubt that the tension between Ukraine, Russia and the United States remains red hot.
Although there are many edges to the issue, it all stems from the fact that Vladimir Putin’s government opposes the accession of the Ukrainians to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
And it is that the Russian authorities know that this could benefit their neighbor to fight for Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.
Given this, the United States and its allies have sought, through talks and messages, that the administration of Vladimir Putin refrain from invading or attacking Ukraine.
Although they made it clear that their forces will not participate directly in the defense of Ukraine, they have presented the sanctions that Russia may have, as happened in 2014, with the annexation of Crimea.
These are some of the sanctions that Washington and its NATO allies can impose on Russia.
financial sanctions
Although there are already sanctions on some Russian banks, imposed after the annexation of Crimea, they could now be tightened.
These could be some of the punishments that the powers are already considering:
Banks
The US could expand the list of restricted financial institutions, including private Russian banks; in addition to the so-called Russian Direct Investment Fund, backed by the state, which invests in important companies in the country.
US officials told Archyde.com that sanctions against major Russian banks would have a significant impact on the country’s financial sector and economy.
Dollar
Another measure against Russia may be to block its access to the US dollar, which would make it difficult for it to make routine transactions and purchases.
bonds and debt
Washington has already banned financial institutions in your country from buying Russian government bonds directly from its state institutions. Access to Russian ruble bonds could continue to be restricted, not only by the US, but also by Europe.
Swift
It is likely to be the toughest financial sanction the US can take against Russia, as this system governs international transactions and is used by more than 11,000 financial institutions in more than 200 countries.
US Considers Imposing Export Control On Russia; Among them is restricting the export of chips to that country, in case Ukraine invades.
These artifacts are necessary for key technological products of today’s life, such as smartphones, televisions, machinery, tools and vehicles or aircraft.
The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, indicated that he is aligned with the US, and that he can take measures on the pipeline, although it is not clear that the Teutonic country will take that step, due to its great dependence on Russian gas.
Individual sanctions can include asset freezes and travel bans on persona non grata.
Democratic senators have introduced legislation that provides for sweeping sanctions against top Russian government officials, including Vladimir Putin.