UK Targets Russia with 56 New Sanctions Amid Ongoing Conflict
- The UK has sanctioned Denis Sergeev for his role in the novichok poisoning of Sergei Skripal.
- These sanctions affect various Russian entities and foreign companies aiding Russia's military operations.
- The government views these measures as essential in disrupting the Kremlin's actions and supporting Ukraine.
On November 7, 2024, the UK government announced a new round of sanctions against Russia, imposing 56 sanctions on individuals and entities, including a Russian military officer implicated in the Salisbury poisoning case. These sanctions come as part of a broader effort to counter the Kremlin's influence and military actions in Ukraine. Among those sanctioned is Denis Sergeev, who was charged with aiding the use of the nerve agent novichok in an assassination attempt on former double agent Sergei Skripal in March 2018. The latest sanctions also target multiple companies from China, Turkey, and central Asia that supply military components to Russia. The Foreign Office stated that these measures aim to disrupt Russia's war efforts and undermine its foreign policy objectives. Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the necessity of these sanctions in supporting Ukraine and addressing the threats posed by Russian mercenary groups across Africa.