US sanctions one of Russia's richest men, his family and investments

Move freezes any US assets of those designated and generally bars Americans from dealing financially with them

The US has targeted Russia's financial services sector and Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin. Picture: Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images

The US has targeted Russia's financial services sector and Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin, increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Washington imposed sanctions on Mr Potanin, one of Russia's richest men, as well as his wife, adult children, yacht and Interros, an investment holding company Mr Potanin controls, the US State Department said.