Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Continued Russian Efforts To Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine
Headline: Blocks Property and Bans Transactions Related to Donetsk and Luhansk
What it does: Agencies must block property and prohibit investments, imports, exports, and other transactions involving the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and designated persons.
- Bans new United States investments in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
- Blocks assets of individuals and entities operating or supporting activity there.
- Suspends entry to the United States for noncitizens meeting blocked criteria.
Summary
This executive order blocks property and bans many transactions with people and entities tied to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. It forbids new United States investment there, bans imports from and exports to those regions, and authorizes blocking assets of people who operate in or support activity there.
United States persons, businesses, and noncitizens meeting the order's criteria face restrictions, including possible visa entry suspensions. The stated purpose is to respond to Russia's recognition of those regions and protect United States national security and foreign policy.
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