A senior White House official said the United States will move ahead with a new round of secondary sanctions on Russia this Friday, extending economic pressure by targeting companies and financial institutions that facilitate Moscow’s international trade. The measures are designed to curb Russia’s access to global markets by penalizing third parties that continue doing business with the country. The decision was confirmed shortly after U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday. The official described the talks as constructive, noting that Russian officials expressed eagerness to keep engaging with Washington. Even so, the administration will press ahead with the sanctions timetable, and details of the specific restrictions are expected to be released before the end of the week.