Under President Donald Trump, the US Department of Justice is halting efforts that were initiated following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, aimed at enforcing sanctions and prosecuting oligarchs close to the Kremlin. A relevant memorandum was issued by the US Attorney General, according to The Guardian and Reuters.
“This policy requires a fundamental change in mindset and approach,” she wrote.
Bondi added that resources currently allocated to enforcing sanctions and seizing assets from oligarchs would be redirected to countering cartels.
The Guardian reminded that the efforts made during Joe Biden’s administration were aimed at limiting the financial situation of wealthy allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin and punishing those who contributed to sanctions violations and breaches of export controls.
According to the directive of the new US Attorney General, prosecutors assigned to the task force will return to their previous positions. The changes will be in effect for at least 90 days and may be extended or made permanent.
For more details on the new US Attorney General Pam Bondi, read the article by RBC-Ukraine.
