INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
cardholders regarding international use.Gazprombank, the largest Russian lender not previously subject to United States sanctions, was one
of over 50 Russian financial institutions targeted by the United States Treasury on Thursday
Despite the sanctions, Gazprombank said its domestic operations remain unaffected.Russian banks began issuing UnionPay cards after Visa and
However, UnionPay cardholders from Russian banks have since reported challenges making payments in the United States , Israel, Europe, Asia
and the Middle East.The United States has warned foreign financial institutions of secondary sanctions if they help Russia bypass
