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On April 14, 2021, the Biden Administration announced it imposed new sanctions against Russia for its alleged involvement in the U.S. 2020 election interference and the solar winds cyber infiltration. In a press statement, the White House announced new sanctions against six Russian companies with ties to Russian spy services cyber hacking and will expel 10 Russian diplomats in the United States. It also officially named the Russian intelligence service (SVR) for their alleged involvement in the SolarWinds hack that affected several U.S. agencies and a number of private firms. [1]
[1] Press release, FACT SHEET: Imposing Costs for Harmful Foreign Activities by the Russian Government, WHITEHOUSE.GOV, (April 15, 2021, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/04/15/... .