US Considering Designating Russia as State Terrorism Sponsor
The State Department hasn’t ruled out designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism after being asked to do so by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U.S. will “look at all potential options that are available to us under the law, options that would be effective in holding Russia to account,” spokesperson Ned Price told reporters April 18. Price said the U.S. has already imposed “unprecedented costs” on Russia, including sanctions and export controls, adding that if a “tool is available and effective, we won't hesitate to use it.”
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Zelenskyy asked President Joe Biden to designate Russia as a terrorist sponsor during a recent private phone call, the Washington Post reported April 15. Biden didn’t commit to any specific action during the call, the report said. Countries designated as a state sponsor of terrorism are subject to strict sanctions and export control measures, including a ban on importing U.S. defense items.