US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties

US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties Issued on: 24/08/2022 - 11:20 Modified: 24/08/2022 - 11:18 Istanbul (AFP) – Turkey's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia. Washington is growing increasingly alarmed that the Russian government and businesses are using Turkey to evade Western financial and trading restrictions imposed in response to the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine six months ago. More:US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties