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Britain has expanded its sanctions against Russian companies, individuals and entities outside Russia that are suspected of helping to evade existing sanctions, the British government said on February 22.
In a statement issued two days before the second anniversary of the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Secretary David Cameron said more than 50 individuals and entities had been added to the sanctions list as his country sought to limit and weaken Russian industry. of protection.
The sanctions also target companies in China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, which are accused of evading previously imposed sanctions.
"After two years, we continue to be united in support of Ukraine. International economic pressure means that Russia can no longer finance this illegal occupation. "Our sanctions are depleting Russian President Vladimir Putin's resources to finance this war," Cameron said.
According to him, these sanctions will hinder Putin's ability to equip his army with high-tech equipment and weaponry.
Now, there are more than 2,000 Russian individuals, companies and groups on the British sanctions list.
The British sanctions came a day after the European Union approved a new package of sanctions targeting almost 200 entities and individuals accused of helping Moscow buy weapons.
The United States will present the new package of sanctions against Russia on February 23 in connection with the death in prison of the opposition leader, Alexei Navalny./ REL
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