US Treasury, State target LNG shipping firms among Russia sanctions

US officials Aug. 23 announced a slew of new sanctions to ratchet up pressure on Russia and entities aiding its war against Ukraine, including measures extending efforts to disrupt the Kremlin’s LNG trade. The sanctions were announced a day before Ukraine’s Aug. 24 independence day. The US Treasury and State departments said they were targeting nearly 400 individuals and entities…US officials Aug. 23 announced a slew of new sanctions to ratchet up pressure on Russia and entities aiding its war against Ukraine, including measures extending efforts to disrupt the Kremlin’s LNG trade. The sanctions were announced a day before Ukraine’s Aug. 24 independence day. The US Treasury and State departments said they were targeting nearly 400 individuals and entities…Read More