US considers new sanctions against Russia

The administration of US President Joe Biden plans to introduce new sanctions against Russia.

New anti-Russian sanctions may affect the “Mir” payment system, the Deposit Insurance Agency, the National Clearing Center and the National Settlement Depository, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The disconnection of some more Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system, and the expansion of export controls and sanctions against state-owned companies, are also being considered.

“The Biden administration, in turn, is preparing its new series of sanctions, intends to strengthen the financial cordon around the Russian economy,” the newspaper says.