Britain has sanctioned hundreds of Russian parliamentarians as the government seeks to further “tighten the screw” on President Vladimir Putin’s regime over the invasion of Ukraine. The government said on Friday that 386 members of the Duma—the lower house of the Russian parliament—are being banned from travelling to the UK and any assets they have…
UK Sanctions 386 Russian Parliamentarians for Supporting Ukrainian Separatists
March 11, 2022
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British Troops Face Prosecution If They Join Fight in Ukraine: Defence Chief
Serving British soldiers who leave their posts to fight in Ukraine will be breaking the law and will be prosecuted, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. The warning came after it was reported that four missing British soldiers are feared to have travelled to Eastern Europe to fight the invading Russian forces. According to…
‘Unlawful and Unhelpful’ for Britons to Fight in Ukraine: UK Military Chief
The UK’s Chief of the Defence Staff has urged Britons not to head to Ukraine to fight against Russia, delivering a clear rebuke to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss after she expressed support for those joining the fight. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin told the BBC’s Sunday Morning programme: “We’ve been very clear that it’s unlawful as…
BBC ‘Temporarily Suspends’ Work of News Journalists in Russia
The BBC is “temporarily suspending” the work of all its news journalists and support staff in Russia after authorities passed legislation cracking down on foreign outlets. Director-General Tim Davie said the new law appeared to “criminalise the process of independent journalism” in the country. The Russian parliament approved a law on Friday that would make…
UK Pressured to Speed up Russia Sanctions, Seize Oligarchs’ Assets
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was under pressure to go faster in targeting Russian oligarchs and seizing their assets in Britain. Downing Street said on Thursday it would consider possible changes to speed up the process as ministers sought to apply pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. Senior Tories called…
Russian Broadcaster RT Will No Longer Be Available on Sky: UK Culture Secretary
Russian state-owned broadcaster RT, formerly Russia Today, will no longer be available on Sky, UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has said. She wrote on Twitter on Tuesday evening: “Shortly, the French satellite which broadcasts Russia Today (RT) in both the EU and UK will be switched off. This means RT will no longer be available…
UK Prepared to Suffer Economic Sacrifices to Support Ukraine: Foreign Secretary
February 28, 2022
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Britain is “prepared to suffer economic sacrifices” to support Ukraine in its effort to resist Russian aggression, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said. Addressing the House of Commons on Feb. 28, Truss said that all Russian banks will be hit with a full asset freeze within days as she announced new powers to limit…
UK Foreign Secretary Backs British Nationals Who Want to Fight in Ukraine
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said she would support British nationals who choose to fight alongside the Ukrainian forces against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that his country is establishing a foreign legion for volunteers from abroad. Asked on the BBC’s “Sunday Morning” programme if she would support UK citizens…
UK Offers Extra Military Support for Ukraine, Says Ready to Escalate Russia Sanctions
February 23, 2022
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The UK will provide further military support to Ukraine and is ready to escalate its sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament. At Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Feb. 23, Johnson said, “In light of the increasingly threatening behaviour from Russia, and in line with our previous support, the…
Europe Facing ‘Biggest Security Crisis’ in Decades: UK’s Johnson
Europe is facing the “most dangerous moment” in its “biggest security crisis” for decades as Russia amasses troops on its border with Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned. More than 100,000 Russian troops are believed to be stationed on the borders with Ukraine, but the Russian government has insisted it has no plans…
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