Jen Psaki revealed the political intrigue of economic restrictions.
The White House revealed the goal pursued by the US administration by introducing new anti-Russian sanctions.
Thus, the United States is trying to achieve a situation in which Russia would have to choose between default and the use of its remaining foreign exchange resources.
This was stated during a regular briefing by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki at a meeting with the media.
Psaki explained to reporters that Russia does not have unlimited resources, which is especially noticeable against the background of crippling sanctions imposed by the United States.
Why Moscow needs to choose between the depletion of those dollar reserves, which are already depleted, and the declaration of default, she explained the intrigue.
Also, as the Wall Street Journal reports with reference to the press secretary’s statement, the sanctions list will include Sberbank, Alfa-Bank and two daughters of Vladimir Putin, as well as members of the Government. The Russian Federation and a number of enterprises.
A ban will be imposed on new investments in the Russian Federation.
Recall, as RIA Novosti writes, at the end of February, the US authorities ordered local financial institutions to close Sberbank’s correspondent accounts for 30 days, as well as reject any of its transactions.
Earlier, Topnews wrote what sanctions, according to experts, await Russia after the incident in the Ukrainian Butch.
According to the Financial Times, it is assumed that a ban on the entry of Russian ships into ports, export restrictions and an embargo on energy supplies will be introduced.