That Russian Sanctions
Executive Order:
BARACK
That Russian Sanctions
Executive Order:
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 28, 2016.
TAKING ADDITIONAL STEPS TO ADDRESS THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SIGNIFICANT MALICIOUS CYBER-ENABLED ACTIVITIES
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, in order to take additional steps to deal with the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities declared in Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, and in view of the increasing use of such activities to undermine democratic processes or institutions, hereby order:
Section 1. Section 1(a) of Executive Order 13694 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States person of the following persons are blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in:
(i) the persons listed in the Annex to this order;
(ii) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of:
(A) harming, or otherwise significantly compromising the provision of services by, a computer or network of computers that support one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector;
(
significantly compromising the provision of services by one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector;
(C) causing a significant disruption to the availability of a computer or network of computers;
(D) causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain; or
(E) tampering with, altering, or causing a misappropriation of information with the purpose or effect of interfering with or undermining election processes or institutions; and
(iii) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State:
(A) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, the receipt or use for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain, or by a commercial entity, outside the United States of trade secrets misappropriated through cyber-enabled means, knowing they have been misappropriated, where the misappropriation of such trade secrets is reasonably likely to result in, or has materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States;
(
to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, any activity described in subsections (a)(ii) or (a)(iii)(A) of this section or any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order;
(C) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; or
(D) to have attempted to engage in any of the activities described in subsections (a)(ii) and (a)(iii)(A)-(C) of this section."
Sec. 2. Executive Order 13694 is further amended by adding as an Annex to Executive Order 13694 the Annex to this order.
Sec. 3. Executive Order 13694 is further amended by redesignating section 10 as section 11 and adding a new section 10 to read as follows:
"Sec. 10. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to determine that circumstances no longer warrant the blocking of the property and interests in property of a person listed in the Annex to this order, and to take necessary action to give effect to that determination."
Sec. 4. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 5. This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on December 29, 2016.
Annex
December 29, 2016
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
Entities
Main Intelligence Directorate (a.k.a. Glavnoe Razvedyvatel’noe Upravlenie) (a.k.a. GRU); Moscow, Russia
Federal Security Service (a.k.a. Federalnaya Sluzhba Bezopasnosti) (a.k.a FSB); Moscow, Russia
Special Technology Center (a.k.a. STLC, Ltd. Special Technology Center St. Petersburg); St. Petersburg, Russia
Zorsecurity (a.k.a. Esage Lab); Moscow, Russia
Autonomous Noncommercial Organization “Professional Association of Designers of Data Processing Systems” (a.k.a. ANO PO KSI); Moscow, Russia
Individuals
Igor Valentinovich Korobov; DOB Aug 3, 1956; nationality, Russian
Sergey Aleksandrovich Gizunov; DOB Oct 18, 1956; nationality, Russian
Igor Olegovich Kostyukov; DOB Feb 21, 1961; nationality, Russian
Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev; DOB Apr 24, 1961; nationality, Russian
Featured stocks: Coffee Shoppe
For conservative debate: "Keeping it Real"
Game Changing stock $SHMP
Scroll down for more posts ▼
Top 10 Most Recent News Articles
A Glimpse Into ACEMAGIC's Latest Innovation Look if you had told me five years ago that AI mini workstations would be making waves, I'd have probably smirked. Yet, here we are; ACEMAGIC is setting the stage at IFA 2026 in Berlin with their fresh-out-the-oven F9A AI mini workstation, powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. It all goes down from September 4 to 8...
Continue Reading
SimpliTrain Finds its Groove in the LMS Arena Out here in Delray Beach, SimpliTrain's making waves in the Learning Management System (LMS) market, recently snagging the 'Pervasive Player' tag from MarketsandMarkets' 360Quadrants platform. This cloud-based learning powerhouse ain't just playing around; they're doubling down with expansion into AI and other fancy tech bits...
Continue Reading
Trailblazing Change in the Golf World It's like watching a high-stakes game of chess where pieces are worth billions. White Knight Capital Corp. has thrown its hat into the ring with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia to overhaul LIV Golf Enterprises. This isn't your average Monday morning golf chat; it's full-on corporate drama with financial steroids. Debt Swap...
Continue Reading
UGREEN Unveils a Cool Revolution in Charging Out in Foxborough, UGREEN is shaking things up at its Smart Living Launch Event. The big reveal? The MagFlow Series, their flagship wireless charging lineup, which promises faster and cooler charging than ever before. UGREEN's taking wireless charging to new heights, and that's got my attention. What Makes MagFlow Stand Out...
Continue Reading
A Whopping $56 Billion Beauty Surge U.S. beauty sales have jumped by 7%, translating into a dizzying $56 billion 'feel-good effect' in the industry. People are shelling out for products that make them look and feel their best. This isn't just about vanity—consumers are investing in self-care and wellness, a trend shaping what we see on the vanity counter. Every spritz...
Continue Reading
In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceuticals, Lupin Limited's recent triumph snagging FDA approval for their Modafinil Tablets was a move you couldn't miss even if you'd tried. While the rooms of Mumbai and boardrooms around the globe might have been abuzz, investors should tune in to the humming potential of this development—especially if they're navigating the...
Continue Reading
Sliding blinds—who knew they'd stir up such a fuss? But here comes Graywind, rolling out their Manual Sliding Track Blinds 2.0, and it's clear they're turning heads in Santa Clara and beyond. This ain't your grandma's drapery setup. We're talking about a sleek, mid-to-premium panel-track system designed to cater to modern living spaces and architectural whimsy. It's...
Continue Reading
Halloween's New Twist with Gemmy's Animatronics Well, just when you thought Halloween couldn't get any more over the top, here comes Gemmy with their 3-foot tall animatronic characters ready to give your trick-or-treat scene that extra jolt. These aren't just any run-of-the-mill decorations. Nope, they come with a twist—an industrial-strength twist of scares and sweets...
Continue Reading
Forgive my bluntness, but if you've been snoozing on your Megan Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:MGN) shares, it's time to wake up and smell the lawsuit papers. They're flying around faster than news at a market crash. If you snagged those shares between September 26, 2025, and March 25, 2026, or got in during the IPO on September 26, 2025, here's the deal: the deadline looms on...
Continue Reading
Anticipation Builds for Cheetah Mobile's Q2 Results Nine rounds into the slugfest that is the 2026 market, we've got another round approaching—Cheetah Mobile is set to unveil its second quarter numbers on September 11th. This isn't some sleepy, run-of-the-mill report either; NYSE:CMCM is a player with skin in the IT game, and commentators are eyeing the clock with...
Continue Reading
Top 5 Most Recently Viewed Articles
Change is in the Air Financial services are no longer just standing still; they’re gearing up for a colossal transformation. Broadridge's recent study drops some serious insights, and you’d best believe the industry is buzzing. Can you feel it? GenAI isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s a core component shaping the future of finance and paired with tokenization?...
Continue Reading
Economic Boost Through U.S. Aid for Drone Production Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made headlines with his recent announcement that the United States is preparing a substantial aid package aimed at financing the production of Ukrainian drones. This significant move signifies not only military support but also an opportunity for economic growth within...
Continue Reading
Projected Growth of the Medical Implant Fasteners Market According to recent research, the medical implant fasteners market is on a steady rise, projected to expand at an annual growth rate of 4.7% from 2025 to 2031. Forecasts indicate that by 2031, the market size could reach an impressive US$ 4.9 billion, reflecting significant advancements and developments in the...
Continue Reading
State of the Market: The Buzz Alright, let’s cut through the noise. The latest Market Pulse survey for Q4 2025 rolled out results that got me feeling a bit uneasy—yet hopeful, oddly enough. First off, a striking 21% of respondents are, well, feeling slightly more optimistic about the outlook. But, ya know, optimism in this game is a slippery slope. What's it gonna...
Continue Reading
Flexsteel Industries Earnings Overview Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ: FLXS) is gearing up for its quarterly earnings announcement. This report is highly anticipated by investors eager to discover if the company will surpass EPS expectations and provide positive guidance for the upcoming quarter. Analyst Expectations Analysts predict that Flexsteel Industries will announce...
Continue Reading