Russia Ukraine War: Russia's counterattack, sanctions imposed on many top leaders including US President Biden, Foreign Minister Blinken


Posted on 16th Mar 2022 10:34 am by rohit kumar

Reversing the actions of the US and its allies against the attack on Ukraine, Russia has announced sanctions on several top leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. On the other hand, the US has imposed sanctions on 11 people, including Russia's top military officials, and 17 more by Japan. Japan will also freeze the assets of the banned people. Britain has decided to impose a 35 percent tariff on imports of metals, vodka (liquor) and fertilizers, etc., worth $ 1.2 billion from Russia, banning the export of luxury goods to Russia.

 

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns, White House Press Secretary Jane Psaki, National Security Assistant Jack Sullivan, Chief of Staff Mark Milley, etc. top US officials are also included in the sanctions list. . The ministry said, 'The ban list will be expanded in the coming days. This will include top US officials, military, lawmakers, businessmen, experts, and media persons who are suffering from Russophobia and hate Russia.

 

According to ANI, among those whom the US has imposed sanctions are Russian National Guard Director Viktor Zolotov, Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugeev, Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev, Deputy Defense Ministers Alexei Krivoruchko, Timur Ivanov, Yunus-Bek Ivkurov, Dmitry Bulgakov, Yuri Sadovenko, Nikolay Pankov, Ruslan Tsalikov, and Gennady Zidko.

 

Announcement to provide arms to Ukraine

 

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that Ukraine would provide weapons. He said on Twitter that the US would accommodate Ukrainian refugees and provide Ukraine with money, food, and other humanitarian aid. Among the new people in Japan's list of sanctions are Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, 11 members of the lower house of parliament, and five members of the family of banker Yuri Kovalchuk.

 

Britain imposes tariffs on Russian goods

 

"Our new sanctions will take Russia out of global trade," Britain's finance minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement, according to Reuters. Britain has decided to impose a 35 percent tariff on imports from Russia, including iron, steel, fertilizers, wood, tires, railway containers, cement, copper, aluminum, silver, iron ore, oilseeds, and paper.

 

UKVI suspends visa priority service

 

ANI quoted the British Embassy in India's tweet as saying, 'The UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) has stated that it is prioritizing the Ukraine Family Scheme due to the humanitarian crisis, therefore the process of study, work, and family visas is lengthy. Might be possible. UKVI will not be able to provide recent information on individual cases. Please do not attend VAC unless invited.'

 

Heads of three EU countries visit Ukraine

 

Polish Prime Minister Matiasz Morawiecki, his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala and Slovakian Prime Minister Janez Jansa left for Ukraine on Tuesday by train amid an escalation in Russian attacks, according to the AP. All three countries are members of not only the European Union but also NATO. Leaders have described the visit as the EU's support for Ukraine, while the EU has called it their independent decision. The three leaders will also meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

 

Also Read: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Will Russia Be Stopped By Sanctions

1 Like 0 Dislike
Previous news Next news
Other news

Amit Shah will present Delhi Municipal Corporation amended bill in Lok Sabha today, Modi cabinet has approved

Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Bill 2022 in the

Cases of suicide increased in Japan, women committed suicide the most

There has been a sudden increase in suicide cases in Japan. The reason for the increase in suicid

Yami Gautam: Yami Gautam got emotional when her father received the National Award for the first time, said- everyone is proud of you Papa

Yami Gautam has made her acting debut with the TV serials 'Chand Ke Paar Chalo' and 'Yeh Pyar Na

Pakistan: Shahbaz government again insulted at international level, now IMF told Pak PM's claim as lie

Pakistan's Shahbaz government has been insulted many times at the international level for its wro

Israel-Hamas War: After Gaza hospital, now church attacked, many were killed; Hamas again held Israel responsible

About five thousand people died in the war between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, on Tuesday there

Nuh Violence: Firing-stone pelting on the journey… By looting the bus, one and a half walls of the police station, vehicles were set on fire; Full story of ruckus

A Home Guard jawan was killed and several policemen and around 24 people were injured in stone pe

Delhi: Investment in agri-food startups doubles to $4.6 billion, e-grocery among top gainers

Investments in technology startups in the agriculture and food sector in FY22 increased two-fold

Haryana Weather: Red alert issued for dense fog, weather department's warning - there will be severe cold for two days

Dense fog continues in Haryana. However, there are chances of getting partial relief on Saturday.

Haryana Election: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will contest elections from Haryana! Speculations are being made after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Amid the Haryana Assembly elections, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met former Congres

Petrol Diesel Price: After a day of relief, the prices of petrol and diesel increased again today, know how much the prices were

After a day of relief, the prices of petrol and diesel have increased again today. The price of p

Sign up to write
Sign up now if you have flare of writing..
Login   |   Register
Follow Us
Indyaspeak @ Facebook Indyaspeak @ Twitter Indyaspeak @ Pinterest RSS



Play Free Quiz and Win Cash