A lot has happened in the days since Russia invaded Ukraine.
That’s not all, though.
The President is also directly targeting some high-up people from Russia.
The Ukraine War was a turning point.
Putin’s decision to invade the country shook up the world, and the world is taking sides.
The hope is that the Russian economy will take a hard enough hit to make them end the war.
While their economy has taken a hit, Russia does not appear prepared to back down.
Yes, that is a personal attack on Putin’s family.
According to CNN, the U.S. also sanctioned 140 oligarchs and their family members.
It’s all perfectly legal, too.
The President has the power to sanction any foreign person that he wants (viaCornell Law School).
The U.S. sanctions aren’t stopping at people, either.
According toNPR, the country also hit two of Russia’s banks Sberbank and Alfa Bank.
According toLexis Nexis, they ban customary trade and financial relations.
