WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are constrained in their efforts to reduce Russian energy revenue because of the risks posed to the global economy, while a push to remove Russia from international organizations like the Group of 20 major economies lacks international consensus, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Ms. Yellen committed to providing an additional $500 million to help Ukraine pay general government expenses, adding to the roughly $500 million the U.S. already provided in nonmilitary aid to Ukraine. Ms. Yellen said the Biden administration soon would request more funds from Congress for the aid. President Biden outlined additional military aid on Thursday.
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