WASHINGTON — The United States sanctioned five Russian individuals on Dec.20, including the leader of the Republic of Chechnya, for alleged human rights abuses and involvement in criminal conspiracies, a sign that the Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on Russia.
New York Times: US punishes Chechen leader in new sanctions against Russians
Ramzan Kadyrov takes an oath during the ceremony of his inauguration as the head of Russia's Caucasus region of Chechnya for a third term, in Grozny on Oct.5, 2016.
