Blocking Property of the Government of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted From Nuclear Weapons
Blocks Russian Government Assets Tied to Uranium Conversion
What it does
Agencies must block and bar transfers of Russian government property related to agreements on highly enriched uranium and take steps to preserve payments and implementation.
Real-world impact
- Blocks Russian government assets in the United States tied to uranium conversion.
- Nullifies court attachments or seizures of those blocked assets unless authorized.
- Directs United States agencies to issue rules and protect payments under the agreements.
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Summary
This order blocks Russian government property connected to an agreement to convert weapons-grade uranium into nuclear reactor fuel. It declares a national emergency over the proliferation risk from large volumes of weapons-usable uranium.
It affects the Russian government, any of its assets in the United States or controlled by U.S. persons, and U.S. departments and agencies who must enforce the block.
The order aims to preserve payments to Russia and ensure the uranium is used peacefully, not diverted to weapons programs.
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