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US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions, Treasury says

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions targeting North Korea and Russia, focusing on individuals and entities involved in supporting North Korea's weapons programs. These sanctions come in response to North Korea's recent activities, including the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite and ballistic missile tests, which violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. The sanctions target six individuals, including North Korean nationals and a Russian national, along with two companies based in Russia and Slovakia. These entities are accused of facilitating North Korea's access to petroleum and aiding in the evasion of sanctions. The Treasury's actions aim to disrupt North Korea's illicit revenue streams and its ability to fund its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. Additionally, the U.S. has expressed concerns over the deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, particularly in light of Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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