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U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chloropicrin in Ukraine, Imposes Sanctions Under CBW Act

May 1, 2024, 06:08 PM

The U.S. State Department has officially accused Russia of violating the global chemical weapons ban by using the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian forces, as determined under the CBW Act. This breach, confirmed by multiple sources, contravenes the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). In response, the U.S. has imposed new sanctions targeting over 280 individuals and entities associated with Russia, aiming to penalize the nation for its aggression and the use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine.