UK targets theft of Ukrainian grain in new wave of Russian sanctions

The UK said it will continue ‘increasing the economic pressure’ on Russian President Vladimir Putin until peace in Ukraine is restored.

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Britain said it will target companies connected to the theft of Ukrainian grain and the shipment of Russian energy in a new wave of sanctions against the Kremlin.

The UK said it will continue “increasing the economic pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin until peace in Ukraine is restored.

The Government will sanction 86 individuals and entities, freezing the assets of those involved in key streams of revenue.