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Pam Bondi Ends Task Force On Russian Oligarchs To Focus On Cartels
President Joe Biden established Task Force KleptoCapture and the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative to punish Russian oligarchs in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This empowered the U.S. to seize valuable assets, such as yachts worth $120 million, personal airplanes and funds based in the West.
Trump's Justice Department ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchs
The Trump administration's Justice Department has disbanded a Biden-era program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a means to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The move to disband Task Force KleptoCapture is one of several moves undertaken by the Justice Department under the new leadership of Attorney
Trump administration disbands task force targeting Russian oligarchs
The U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump is disbanding an effort started after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine to enforce sanctions and target oligarchs close to the Kremlin.
Trump administration disbands task force aimed at fighting Russian oligarchs - Media
Under President Donald Trump, the US Department of Justice is halting efforts that were initiated following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, aimed at enforcing sanctions and prosecuting oligarchs close to the Kremlin.
U.S. to Dial Back Crackdown on Foreign Corruption, Russian Oligarchs to Fight Cartels
The U.S. Justice Department will shift its resources away from fighting traditional corporate corruption and Russian oligarchs toward the battle against drug cartels, new Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

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You could really increase the sanctions — especially the latest sanctions [targeting oil production and exports,]” retired ...
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Preparations for Putin-Trump meeting at 'advanced stage', Russian lawmaker says
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A Russian Spy Ship Caught Fire off Syria's Coast, Officials Say. Here's Audio of Its Broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a ...