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UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine
Press release
As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with raft of 100 new sanctions.

The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of Flight MH17.

UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv
Press release
Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit Lviv today in joint show of support for Ukraine, as the UK announces sanctions on 100 ships in the Russian shadow...

Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia
Press release
Russia’s shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin and protecting UK and European critical...

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s missile attacks against civilians in Sumy and Kharkiv over Easter and President Putin’s transparently cynical attempts...

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