United States and Allies Announce Further Sanctions Against Russia Targeting Access to the SWIFT System
In a significant step, on Saturday, February 26, 2022, the United States and leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Canada announced additional sanctions against key Russian institutions and banks. The weekend announcement indicated that the specific sanctions will be released in the next few days. The United States and Allies explained that the additional measures are designed to “ensure...