This week, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on member states of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to step up pressure on Russia to force it to end a “reckless war” in Ukraine, a ministry official told BTA.
At the same time, the ministry will focus its efforts on strengthening control over those who try to circumvent sanctions against Russia, as well as those who facilitate their actions, another official added.
Ellen herself will miss some meetings of G20 finance ministers to stress that Russia should be excluded from global financial institutions.