Biden Administration Issues Sweeping New Sanctions On Russia In Response To Election Interference, Malicious Cyber Activity, And Other “Russian Malfeasance”

On April 15, 2021, following discussions just days earlier of a potential summit between President Biden and Russian President Putin and as Russian troops amassed along the Ukrainian border, the Biden Administration issued long-awaited and highly anticipated sanctions against Russia, including a far-reaching new executive order (“E.O.”), “Blocking Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities Of The Government Of The Russian Federation,”......
By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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