{"id":409946,"date":"2022-02-26T01:14:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T22:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/us-sanctions-putin-but-what-does-that-actually-mean\/"},"modified":"2022-02-26T01:14:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T22:14:15","slug":"us-sanctions-putin-but-what-does-that-actually-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/us-sanctions-putin-but-what-does-that-actually-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"#US sanctions Putin, but what does that actually mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<strong>#US sanctions Putin, but what does that actually mean?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Biden administration said it will follow in the footsteps of the European Union and impose sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin over his decision to send troops into Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing a telephone conversation President Biden held with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and in alignment with the decision by our European allies, the United States will join them in sanctioning President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov and members of the Russian national security team,\u201d White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>But the practical implications of such a move, which is also reportedly being considered by the United Kingdom, are unclear for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Josep Borrell, the EU\u2019s foreign policy chief, said that Putin and his top diplomat, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, were placed on a list of sanctioned individuals in response to the unfolding crisis in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/ukraine-russia-86.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Putin has become an international pariah after ordering his troops to invade Russia's neighbor to the west, Ukraine.\" class=\"wp-image-21337923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/ukraine-russia-86.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/ukraine-russia-86.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/ukraine-russia-86.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Putin has become an international pariah after ordering his troops to invade Russia\u2019s neighbor to the west, Ukraine.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">ZUMA24.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cLet me flag that the only leaders in the world that are sanctioned by the European Union are Assad from Syria, Lukashenko from Belarus and now Putin from Russia,\u201d Borrell told a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> conference after a meeting of EU foreign ministers to settle details of the bloc\u2019s sanctions.<\/p>\n<p>Borrell added: \u201cI can assure you that if you got major assets and all of a sudden you can\u2019t get hold of them, it will cost you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sl<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing sanctions on individuals entails preventing them from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> to and from certain jurisdictions. It also bans companies from engaging in any sort of transaction with those persons, whether it be banks, private schools, or other entities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Ukraine-WarMap-Feb25-V2-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Ukraine War map\" class=\"wp-image-21339228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Ukraine-WarMap-Feb25-V2-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Ukraine-WarMap-Feb25-V2-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Ukraine-WarMap-Feb25-V2-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine as of Feb. 25, 2022.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">New York Post composite<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The US has placed sanctions on Russian banks, banning them from access to the American financial system.<\/p>\n<p>Putin\u2019s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has gone on record as saying that any sanctions leveled against his boss would be \u201cpolitically destructive\u201d to US-Russian ties, though not necessary \u201cpainful\u201d for Putin personally.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because Putin\u2019s assets, which are believed to be most vast than any human in the world, are hidden from view. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n    <\/aside>\n<p>Putin doesn\u2019t need to hold his assets in traditional institutions like banks or brokerage firms because the entire Russian economy \u2014 with its significant oil and natural gas stockpiles as well as its rich array of natural resources \u2013 is under his control.<\/p>\n<p>The president\u2019s inner circle is comprised of oligarchs who are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The vast net worth of these cronies, who hide their wealth in offshore tax havens, suggests that Putin is far more richer than he is letting on.<\/p>\n<p>The Kremlin\u2019s official disclosures indicate that Putin earns $140,000 per year. He also owns three cars, a trailer, and an 800-square foot apartment, according to documents.<\/p>\n<p>Those with intimate knowledge of the Russian economy, however, think Putin\u2019s net worth rivals those of the richest people in the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/sergey-lavrov-83.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"The EU has sanctioned Putin as well as his top diplomat, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.\" class=\"wp-image-21337929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/sergey-lavrov-83.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/sergey-lavrov-83.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/sergey-lavrov-83.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The EU has sanctioned Putin as well as his top diplomat, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bill Browder, a US financier who was banned from Russia after running afoul of the Kremlin, told the US Senate in 2017 that Putin was \u201cone of the wealthiest men in the world.\u201d His total assets were valued at $200 billion, according to Browder.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything that belongs to the territory of the Russian Federation Putin considers to be his,\u201d exiled Russian billionaire Sergei Pugachev, a former member of Putin\u2019s inner circle, told the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2015\/jul\/28\/sergei-pugachev-putins-banker-interview-lives-in-fear\">Guardian in 2015<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny attempt to calculate [his net worth] won\u2019t succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>With Post wires<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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