Bloomberg made "extreme steps" in new sanctions against Russia

The United States and the United Kingdom are discussing the imposition of additional sanctions against Russia for the use of chemical weapons. It is reported by Bloomberg, citing sources. According to the agency, the measures that Washington and London are considering range from restrictions on "Russian oligarchs" to "extreme steps" - sanctions against Russia's sovereign debt.

According to Bloomberg, one of the reasons for additional measures may be that Russia "continues to obstruct" the investigation into the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

According to agency sources, the United States could impose sanctions on Russian businessmen using the Magnitsky Act, which would allow restrictions to be imposed on individuals who, in the opinion of US authorities, are involved in human rights violations or corruption. However, if Washington determines that Moscow again violates the ban on the use of chemical weapons, President Joe Biden will consider imposing sanctions on the Russian national debt , two Bloomberg sources said . According to the agency, this can be done in cooperation with Europe.

The US National Security Council and the British Foreign Office declined to comment.