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The UK announced 31 new sanctions against Russia on Thursday, saying it was stepping up economic pressure ahead of winter.
The measures target “LNG shadow fleet vessels, Kremlin disinformation networks and perpetrators of civilian torture and child indoctrination,” according to a statement from the Foreign Office.
Who is being targeted?
Eight people are sanctioned over their alleged involvement in the “arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment” of Ukrainian civilians, the statement said.
Another seven individuals are targeted over their role in the “indoctrination and militarisation” of Ukrainian children, including children deported by Russian authorities.
The Foreign Office said Russia fired more than 3,100 jet-powered drones at Ukraine in September, exceeding its wartime record from August.
UK says support for Ukraine will continue
“We are targeting both the revenues that help sustain Russia’s aggression and perpetrators of horrendous crimes against Ukrainian civilians, including children. The UK will not flinch in our support for Ukraine,” Minister for Europe Lord Wood of Anfield said.
The government said the measures, taken alongside partners, demonstrate its determination to hold those responsible for Russian state aggression against Ukraine to account, limit revenues sustaining the war and defend the security of Ukraine, the UK and Europe.
“While the UK does not seek confrontation with Russia, until [President Vladimir] Putin chooses to end his senseless and barbaric war, the UK’s support for Ukraine will remain unshakeable,” the statement added.
