The committee on financial services of the US House of Representatives has prepared a new document envis- aging sanctions against several Russian financial institutions, includ- ing Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which has given Moscow a vital lifeline to attract investments and to build ties with over 15 countries around the globe (NC Jan.10’19). The draft bill envisages mandated sanctions “in response to Russia’s in- terference in 2016 and 2018 United States elections” and to deter Moscow from attacking new elections. Targets could include state Vnesheco- nombank, Sberbank and VTB bank, as well as RDIF.
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