The United States announced on Tuesday sanctions against Alexander Bortnikov, head of the powerful Russian security services (FSB), in response to the poisoning and imprisonment of Russian opponent Alexeï Navalny.
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Mr. Bortnikov is part of a group of seven senior Russian officials targeted by US sanctions which provide in particular for the freezing of their assets in the United States.
“
The Kremlin's use of chemical weapons to silence a political opponent and intimidate others demonstrates its blatant disregard for international standards
,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
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