U.S. to Clamp Down on Financial Firms That Help Russia Buy Military Supplies
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U.S. to Clamp Down on Financial Firms That Help Russia Buy Military Supplies

President Biden will sign an executive order granting the Treasury Department broader powers to curb the flow of weapons components.
U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia
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U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia

Some lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, but officials said the Biden administration has noted the kingdom’s de facto cease-fire with the Houthi militia in Yemen.