U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russia for Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in Ukraine

The U.S. has accused Russia of violating the Chemical Weapons Convention by using chloropicrin against Ukrainian forces, leading to a new round of sanctions targeting Russian officials and entities.

The U.S. State Department announced sanctions against nearly 300 Russian officials and entities over alleged chemical weapon use.
Chloropicrin, a choking agent used in World War I, is said to have been employed by Russian forces in Ukraine.
The allegations of chemical weapon use come amid ongoing military tensions and attacks, including repeated strikes on the Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Russia has not been invited to a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Recent developments include a new wave of sanctions targeting individuals connected to Russia's chemical and biological weapons programs.