Bloomberg learned about possible US sanctions against the Central Bank of Russia

Possible US sanctions in relation to the Bank of RUSSIA will target most of the reserves in the amount of $643 billion,writes agency View of the building of the Central Bank of Russia

The United States is considering sanctions against the Central Bank of Russia, BLOOMBERG reports, citing anonymous sources.

According to them, the move will target most of the $643 billion in reserves that Russian President Vladimir Putin "accumulated" before the military operation in Ukraine.

A final decision has not yet been made, but the administration of US President Joe Biden is considering all possible options to deter Putin from further destruction in Ukraine, agency sources said.

RBC sent a request to the Central Bank.

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