US Levies Sanctions Against Russia , for 2020 Election Interference.br An executive order outlining the sanctions was br signed by President Joe Biden on April 15.br Six Russian technology companies have br been blacklisted by the U.S. Treasury.br 10 members of the Russian Embassy personnel in br Washington, D.C., are to be expelled from the U.S.br 32 other individuals br and entities have also been br sanctioned by the Treasury.br According to a Biden administration official, br aspects of America's response to Russian interference br in the 2020 election will "remain unseen.".br The official also stated that the actions are meant to br be "resolute but proportionate" to the conduct of Russia.br An official of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service br stated that the country would respond to br "such aggressive actions" with a "strong rebuff.