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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Crabbe

The 100 new sanctions put on Russia as Putin’s military targeted

  • Yvette Cooper, the Foreign Secretary, announced 100 new sanctions against Russia during her first overseas visit to Kyiv.
  • The sanctions target Moscow’s military and energy sectors, including companies supplying equipment for weapons and 70 ships in Russia’s “shadow fleet”.
  • Ms Cooper’s trip to Ukraine signals the UK’s steadfast support for the nation following recent Russian drone incursions into Nato airspace.
  • She stated that the UK will not stand idly by as Russia continues its invasion and emphasised the importance of international action to cut off critical cash flows.
  • During her visit, Ms Cooper will inspect damaged government and residential buildings in Kyiv, hit by recent large-scale Russian aerial attacks.

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