The weakness in the sanctions regime against Russia right now is the general license for energy-related transactions.
Andy Barr: “The weakness in the sanctions regime against Russia right now is the general license for energy-related transactions.”
On the recordApril 27, 2022
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Barr criticizes current sanctions on Russia and proposes closing loopholes.
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