The United States decided to disconnect Russia from SWIFT
CNN spoke about the US intention to disconnect Russia from SWIFT as a sanction introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia. His project includes the so-called “nuclear option” – disconnecting Russia from the international payment system SWIFT. In the spring, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution calling for such a step in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The list of restrictions also includes sanctions against members of the inner circle of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian energy producers. US officials told reporters that a final decision on whether new sanctions will be applied has not yet been made. According to sources, the administration of President Joe Biden is currently negotiating with European countries to coordinate actions. New US economic sanctions against Russia will target a range of Russian industries, including energy companies and banks. Restrictive measures can also be applied in relation to the