U.S. Sanctions Targeting Russia
A Foreign Policy Tool To Deter and Counter Adversaries
Sanctions are a central element of U.S. policy to deter, alter and counter malign Russian activities. The United States maintains sanctions on Russia in part to reverse Russian aggression in Ukraine and to deter Russian aggression against other countries. Many members of Congress support a robust use of sanctions amid concerns about Russia’s international intentions and actions. Sanctions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other foreign activities that threaten U.S. interests are based on national emergency authorities granted to the the president by Congress in the National Emergencies Act (NEA) and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and…
