>>1361134>I am sending it to people>>1361059>I got money to spendThe distinction is important, because of the details of the sanctions Russia (the country you're dealing with) is under from USA (the country dealing with you).
What you're trying to do may or may not be a federal crime, depending on
- why you're sending the money
- what you're getting in return*
* and don't think you can be cute and be like "I /just happened/ to send him $250, and he /just happened/ to send me merchandise because he's /so/ kind". The IRS is not stupid and hates cute.