This is the first time Washington has sanctioned Turkish companies for allegedly helping Russia evade sanctions. Last year, the Turkish branch of a Russian company, called MMK, which owned two steel facilities, was sanctioned by the US. “In the upcoming period, US sanctions will target even harder several companies doing businesses with Russia,” he told Arab News. This is indeed the area of concern of US policymakers given that these products are seen to be helping the Russian war effort,” he said. “There is a good collaboration between Turkish and US authorities regarding the sanctions and this will continue,” Ulgen added.

Source: Ethiopian News April 13, 2023 21:42 UTC