Economics
Sites Linked to ‘Putin's Chef’ Added to U.S. Sanctions List
- Federal News Agency, USA Really hit alongside Russian spies
- Accountant for Progozhin’s alleged troll factory also named
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Media outlets linked to an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin were added to the U.S. Treasury’s blacklist of sanctioned entities over the conflict in Ukraine and alleged election meddling.
The Federal News Agency, USA Really, Nevskiy News and Economy Today, all based in St. Petersburg, are part of a growing list of what the Treasury refers to as “specially designated nationals and blocked persons,” according to a statement posted on its website Wednesday.