Videos tagged with Chemical Weapons Convention

This video explains the reasons behind the US ban on Russian ammunition imports, stemming from the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. The ban is enacted under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act (CBW Act) of 1991, imposing restrictions on permanent importations of certain Russian firearms and ammunition. The sanctions are set to remain in place for a minimum of 12 months and can only be lifted if Russia meets specific conditions related to chemical weapons use and verification.

The Biden administration has implemented sanctions restricting the permanent importation of Russian firearms and ammunition into the U.S. This policy, effective September 7, 2021, is a response to Russia's alleged use of the Novichok nerve agent. The sanctions are expected to exacerbate existing ammunition shortages and price increases, particularly for affordable brands like Tula and Wolf, as U.S. manufacturers may struggle to fill the gap. The sanctions are set to remain in place for a minimum of 12 months and can only be lifted if Russia meets specific conditions, which the speaker deems unlikely.