Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateThe Departments of State and the Treasury are imposing further sanctions on over 150 individuals and entities in connection with Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine. As part of today's action, the U.S. government is targeting individuals and entities engaged in sanctions evasion and circumvention, those complicit in furthering Russia's ability to wage its war against Ukraine, and those responsible for bolstering Russia's future energy production.The Department of State is imposing sanctions on over 70 entities and individuals involved in expanding Russia's energy production and export capacity, operating in Russia's metals and mining sectors, and aiding Russian individuals and entities in evading international sanctions. The Department of State is also designating one Russian Intelligence Services officer and one Georgian-Russian oligarch whom the FSB has leveraged to influence Georgian society and politics for the benefit of Russia. Additionally, the Department is designating numerous entities producing and repairing Russian weapon systems, including the Kalibr cruise missile used by Russian forces against cities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and an individual affiliated with the Wagner Group involved in the shipment of munitions from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the Russian Federation.Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is imposing nearly one hundred sanctions on Russia's elites and its industrial base, financial institutions, and technology suppliers, including one official of the Wagner Group for advancing Russia's malign activities in the Central African Republic. This action comes after the Wagner Group helped ensure the passage of a July 30 constitutional referendum that undercut the country's democracy.The United States and its allies and partners are united in supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia's unprovoked, unjustified, and illegal war. We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.All targets are being designated pursuant toExecutive Order 14024, which authorizes sanctions with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation.For more information on today's actions, please see the Department of State'sfact sheetand the Department of the Treasury'spress release.
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of StatePresident Biden today announced the appointment of Penny Pritzker as the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery.In this role, she will work with the Ukrainian government, the G7, the EU, international financial institutions, international partners, and one of our great assets - the American private sector - to help forge Ukraine's future as a prosperous, secure, European democracy. Special Representative Pritzker will drive efforts to shape donor priorities through the Multi-Agency Donor Coordination Platform to align them with Ukraine's needs and to galvanize international partners to increase their support for Ukraine. She will also work closely with the government of Ukraine as it intensifies reforms needed to win the future, open export markets, mobilize foreign direct investment, and catalyze economic recovery.Special RepresentativePritzker's extensive private sector experience, service as Secretary of Commerce, and deep personal connection to Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora make her uniquely qualified for this task. Tracing their roots to the village of Velyki Pritsky outside of Kyiv, her family owned a grain store before emigrating the United States more than 100 years ago.Special RepresentativePritzker is a deeply committed leader trusted across the political spectrum for her proven track record of delivering positive outcomes and results.Special RepresentativePritzker's appointment demonstrates our commitment to strengthen Ukraine's European future and follows new economic and security commitments announced at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London and in Vilnius by the G7+ and NATO. Her rolewill build on the steadfast work of the State Department, USAID, the Commerce Department, and other agencies to accelerate Ukraine's economic transformation.She will be key to our determination to see to it that Ukraine not only survives but thrives, standing on its own.I welcomeSpecial RepresentativePritzkerto the role and extend my deep gratitude for her renewed public service.
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