“Amid growing reports that Russian forces are taking part in Syria’s ongoing civil war, the United States has sanctioned Russian arms export agency Rosoboronexport and four defense firms for alleged technology control violations, preventing any US department or agency from entering into contracts or agreements with those firms.
The sanctions came as part of a broader move against 23 defense industry entities across the world that had allegedly violated the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA).”
Source: Analysts Link Syria to Latest US Sanctions on Russia