The White House has commemorated the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by announcing additional military and economic aid for Ukraine, as well as imposing further sanctions on Russia. The United States will raise tariffs on Russian imports and target companies, including some in China, that have helped Russia evade existing sanctions.
The Treasury Department and State Department will sanction “200 individuals and entities, including both Russian and third-country actors across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that are supporting Russia’s war effort.” A dozen Russian financial institutions, officials, and third-party actors who have helped Russia evade sanctions are among those targeted.
The Biden administration will also expand its sanctions on Russia’s metals and mining sectors. The Defense Department will provide Ukraine with several new air defense systems, ammunition for rocket systems, mine clearing equipment, and communications support equipment.
Additionally, the Biden administration plans to provide up to $250 million in additional emergency assistance to help Ukraine strengthen its electrical grid. The US is also delivering transmission grid equipment to Ukraine by early March. The US has begun distributing $9.9 billion in grant financing to help Ukraine maintain key services and infrastructure, such as healthcare, education, and emergency services.
President Biden will speak virtually on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and G-7 leaders about continued efforts to support Ukraine in the war. The President traveled to Europe ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s invasion and made an unannounced trip to Kyiv on Monday to emphasize US support for Ukraine.
On Tuesday, President Biden spoke in Warsaw about the war, calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin repeatedly and asserting that democracies were united against Russia for the long haul.
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