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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
George Thompson

Zelensky demands action on British firms supplying parts for Russian drones

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for more stringent sanctions against British companies implicated in supplying components for Russian drones.
  • Zelensky criticised allied nations, stating that hundreds of thousands of foreign-made components, including UK-manufactured microcomputers, were used in recent Russian attacks.
  • A combined drone and missile strike on Lviv on Sunday resulted in four fatalities, including a 15-year-old, and six injuries, marking the most significant aerial assault on the city since February 2022.
  • Zelensky detailed that a massive strike on 5 October involved 549 weapon systems containing over 100,000 foreign-made components from various countries, including the UK, US, and China.
  • Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against those aiding Russia, with Zelensky calling for G7 nations to implement systemic decisions to ensure sanctions are effective and prevent circumvention.

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