US Sanctions Target Indian Firms, Individuals For Alleged Support To Russia's Ukraine War Efforts

The United States on Wednesday (30 October) sanctioned nearly 400 entities and individuals in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of supplying Russia with advanced technology to support its war in Ukraine.

"The United States is today sanctioning nearly 400 entities and individuals for enabling Russia’s prosecution of its illegal war. In this action, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on more than 120 individuals and entities.  Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating more than 270 individuals and entities... Department of Commerce is also adding 40 entities to its Entity List," the US State Department said in a statement.

The US State Department said that it seeks to disrupt the networks and channels through which Russia procures technology and equipment from entities in third countries to support its war effort. 

"Today’s designations target producers, exporters, and importers of items critical to Russia’s military-industrial base," it added.

"Those items include microelectronics and computer numerical control items (CNC) on the Common High Priority List (CHPL), as identified by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) alongside the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Japan," it said.

According to the State Department, entities based in China, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), among other countries, continue to sell these items and other important dual-use goods to Russia, including critical components that Russia relies on for its weapons systems to wage war against Ukraine.

The department has designated four India-based companies and two Indian nationals for facilitating sanctions evasion for Russia’s benefit.

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