Manturov called the consequences of the ban on the export of electronics to Russia

Previously Reuters reported that the US National Security Council (NSC) warned the association of chip manufacturers about the possibility of new restrictions on exports to Russia in the event of its invasion of Ukraine. “The NSS has indicated that the administration is actively considering all possible options,” the agency said in an email. In particular, the possibility of export restrictions similar to those already in force against Iran and North Korea is being considered. In addition, in relation to Russia, tools may be used that once allowed Huawei to be cut off from the supply of components.

In early January, The New York Times wrote that Washington was discussing the imposition of sanctions to ban the export of any consumer goods to Russia. designed in the United States or containing US-made parts. In addition, Russia’s disconnection from major financial institutions and international payment systems and an embargo on the export of developments in the defense and consumer industries are being considered.

Bloomberg back in December 2021, he reported that the US and the EU, in the event of an “invasion”, could impose sanctions against the largest Russian banks and the RDIF.

At the end of last year, information began to appear in the foreign media about the accumulation of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine. Politicians in some Western countries also began to talk about a possible invasion: for example, US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said that it could happen as early as early 2022. The Russian side has repeatedly stated that it is not going to attack anyone and that the movement of troops across the country’s territory is its internal affair.

US administration officials have repeatedly warned that “unprecedented sanctions” would be imposed on Russia if it attacked Ukraine.

Democratic senators have published a draft package of sanctions against the leadership and the banking sector of Russia. According to the document, the president, the prime minister, the heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, as well as at least three organizations from the following list may be subject to restrictions: Sberbank, VTB, Gazprombank, VEB, RDIF, MKB, Alfa-Bank, Rosselkhozbank, Otkritie, Promsvyazbank, Sovcombank, Transcapitalbank.