Tag: Treasury Department

Some U.F.C. Fighters Have Ties to a Chechen Leader Loyal to Putin

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is facing U.S. sanctions and accused of brutal abuses. Yet some fighters and others who work with the U.F.C. have kept ties with him.

Janet Yellen Calls on China to Push Russia to End Ukraine War

The Treasury secretary told the Atlantic Council on Wednesday that the U.S. would press ahead with sanctions.

Treasury Aims for Economic Pain on Russia, but Critics Question Effectiveness

The Treasury Department’s deputy secretary, Wally Adeyemo, has been leading the effort to crack down on evasion and to coordinate with Europe.

Yellen Says Aim Is ‘Maximum Pain’ for Russia Without Hurting US

The Treasury secretary, testifying before a House committee, said the U.S. would continue finding ways to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.