US sanctions on Putin's associates

The United States has imposed a ban on President Vladimir Putin's seven associates and 17 senior government officials on Friday for the 'harmful act' of Russia in the world. Twenty companies owned by Putin associates, state arms exporters and a bank have also been arrested. The news website

Putin's close associates include wealthy Oleg Dripyska and lawmaker Suleiman Karimov. Their sanctions will be seized in the United States due to sanctions. In a statement, US Finance Minister Steven Mitchin said that this punishment is for those who benefit from the 'corrupt' social system of Russia. In addition, Russia's intervention in the US presidential election in 2016 and the actions of Russia in Crimea, East Ukraine and Syria have been taken in response to sanctions. Mitchin also accused the cyber-attack of hateful Russia. He said those who are getting benefits from Putin's government are also the target of sanctions. This is the most aggressive move to administer the US President Donald Trump so far against Moscow. Russia still did not respond to the issue. Last month the United States banned 19 Russia for alleged intervention of the presidential election and cyber-attack in 2016. The United States expelled 60 Russian diplomats in response to the attempt to murder former Russian spy Sergei Scripala and his daughter in the UK.