US imposes sanctions against more than 40 individuals and entities from nine countries

The United States has imposed sanctions against more than 40 individuals and entities from 9 countries, including Russia, Report informs, citing the written statement of the US Treasury released on Friday.

According to the document, these individuals were sanctioned for their involvement in corruption and human rights violations.

The blacklist includes representatives of Russia, Guatemala, Guinea, Iran, North Korea, Mali, China, El Salvador and the Philippines.