US threatens sanctions against Turkey over export of 'essential goods' to Russia
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:39 am
Foreign news agencies reported from Washington, United States, on February 5 that SLOTXO Mr. Brian Nelson, US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Counterterrorism and Financial Intelligence Visit Istanbul not long ago and addressed the relevant Turkish authorities. that many products are exported to Russia a significant increase in the past year Especially chemicals and microchips. Such operations increase the risk for the Ankara government. both reputational impact and facing sanctions
Meanwhile, Nelson warned Turkey to be more cautious. and avoid any transactions with Russia. that may become "Dual technology transfer" that leads to the provision of military interests to Russia.
Turkey's relevant authorities have not yet had an official comment. However, since the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2021, Turkey is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which opposes the imposition of blanket sanctions on Russia. It demanded the West provide evidence, but insisted that Ankara's government was not backing the other party.