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Wider sanctions on Russia announced, lawmakers want info on forced labor in China

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The US widened sanctions against Russia, targeting financial services over indirect support of the war in Ukraine.

The United States has widened its sanctions against Russia as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit where the top priorities will be bolstering support for Ukraine and trying to limit Russia’s war capabilities.

Wednesday’s sanctions package from the US Treasury targets Chinese companies that the