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State Department shifts Russia sanctions authority; cites congressional visibility; flags concerns about Georgia
Summary
The State Department said it moved aspects of its sanctions regime under a different authority (referenced in the briefing as Executive Act Order 13226) to ensure Congress has visibility, and repeated concerns about actions by the Georgian government that prompted targeted U.S. sanctions and suspension of assistance.
Reporters asked about recent U.S. sanctions targeting evasion and about a decision to shift authorities. The State Department spokesperson said the administration moved elements of its sanctions regime under an authority referred to in the briefing as “Executive Act Order 13226” to ensure Congress has full visibility on both sanctions and any contemplated removals.
The spokesperson said the broader sanctions and export control regime…
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