US sanctions 5 Turkish firms in broad Russia action on over 150 targets

September 14, 2023

By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis

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WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Turkish companies and a Turkish national, accusing them of helping Russia evade sanctions and supporting Moscow in its war against Ukraine.

The designations, first reported by Reuters, target shipping and trade companies accused of helping repair sanctioned vessels tied to Russia's defense ministry and helping the transfer of "dual-use goods." It is part of a bigger package of measures hitting Russia with sanctions on more than 150 targets, including the country's largest carmaker.

Explainer: What is at stake for the United States in Niger?

July 27, 2023

By Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis

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WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - Soldiers in Niger declared a military coup on Wednesday, overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum. The landlocked nation, a key U.S. ally in the region, has received millions in assistance from Washington.

USAID chief announces over $500 million in assistance on Ukraine visit

July 17, 2023

By Daphne Psaledakis and Anna Voitenko

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WASHINGTON/KYIV, July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. aid chief Samantha Power on Monday announced more than $500 million in humanitarian assistance during a visit to Ukraine, where the United Nations says some 17 million people need help following Russia's invasion.

She made the aid announcement, first reported by Reuters, at the State Emergency Services headquarters in the capital, Kyiv, to respond to the needs of Ukrainians affected by the war.