Russia faces additional sanctions following death of opposition leader

(Washington, DC)  --  President Biden is announcing more than 500 new sanctions on Russia.  

The Treasury Department says the move marks the most sanctions since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago and they're aim is to punish Moscow's war machine and those being held responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Biden said the sanctions will target individuals connected to Navalny's imprisonment in addition to Russia's financial sector. Despite sanctions already in place, Russia's economy has been growing as it increases trade with nations like China and India.  

The sanctions come a day ahead of the two year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.