Blocking Property of the Government of the Russian Federation Relating to the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted From Nuclear Weapons
Blocks Russian Assets Tied to Highly Enriched Weapons Uranium
What it does
Agencies must block and prohibit dealings in Russian government property in the United States related to converting weapons uranium to reactor fuel and take steps to implement those agreements.
Real-world impact
- Freezes Russian payments and assets tied to uranium conversion in the United States.
- Invalidates U.S. court attachments or judgments against blocked Russian uranium-related property.
- Requires U.S. agencies to adopt rules and report to Congress on the emergency.
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Summary
This executive order declares a national emergency and blocks property of the Russian government that is directly tied to agreements to convert highly enriched uranium from Russian nuclear weapons into reactor fuel.
It directs United States departments and agencies to continue implementing those conversion agreements, to block and prevent transfers or payments of related Russian assets in the United States, and to issue rules, licenses, or reports as authorized. The goal is to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and ensure agreed payments and transfers are preserved.
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