January 26, 2023 Treasury Sanctions Russian Proxy Wagner Group as a Transnational Criminal Organization Sanctions Target Wagner’s Global Support Network, Russia’s Military Complex, Putin Cronies WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking additional actions to degrade the Russian Federation’s capacity to wage war against Ukraine ... Read More»
Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine
FACT SHEET January 26, 2023 Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine The United States will continue to impede the Kremlin’s ability to arm and equip its war machine engaged in an unjustified war against Ukraine. The Department of State is designating five entities and one individual linked to the Wagner ... Read More»
Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine
January 26, 2023 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine The United States is sanctioning individuals and entities linked to Russia’s para-military Wagner Group and its head, Yevgeniy Prigozhin – including its key infrastructure and associated front companies, its battlefield operations in Ukraine, producers of ... Read More»
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bangui. Central African Republic
Location: Bangui Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bangui advises U.S. citizens to remain cautious in and around Bangui Thursday January 19 through the end of the month, due to the potential for fuel-related economic disruptions or politically motivated civil unrest. Please review the Travel Advisory for Central African Republic. Actions to Take: Avoid large gatherings; especially ... Read More»