The report was "not a sanctions list," it said. The oligarchs' names matched exactly a list of 96 Russian billionaires compiled by Forbes magazine last year. It was supported by Democrats and Republicans who wanted to try and prevent President Trump from watering down US sanctions on Russia. Earlier Monday, the Trump administration declined to impose sanctions against companies and foreign countries doing business with blacklisted Russian defense and intelligence entities, a consideration required by CAASTA. Editor's note: The story has been updated to include the US Treasury Department list and Russian reaction.

Source: CNN January 30, 2018 01:19 UTC