Russia’s oil revenues and war machine have been hit by a new UK sanctions package on 12 September, as UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in Kyiv.

Source: a statement from the UK government, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: “UK introduces 100 new sanctions to reduce Putin’s sources of revenue and military supplies with Foreign Secretary in Kyiv. Measures come as reckless Russian air strikes violate NATO airspace in Poland and damage the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kyiv.”

Details: The new sanctions target Russia’s so-called shadow fleet transporting oil, as well as key suppliers of military components.

Quote: “The 100 sanctions further build economic pressure on Russia, targeting its military sector and illicit shadow fleet – as Putin continues to intensify his war, terrorising Ukrainians with missiles and drones, and killing innocent civilians.”

Details: The sanctions list includes 70 additional vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet, and 30 companies and individuals supporting the Kremlin’s war effort by providing key equipment such as electronics, chemicals, and explosives used in missile and weapon systems production.

Among the sanctioned entities are companies that supplied critical electronics to the Russian forces, including China-based Shenzhen Blue Hat International Trade Co., Ltd. and its two Russian co-owners, and a Turkish company Mastel Makina Import Export Ltd. and its general director.

These electronic components are widely used in Russian weaponry, including Iskander and Kh-101 missiles and drones.

Background:

This marks Yvette Cooper’s first foreign visit in her new role as UK Foreign Secretary.During her trip to Kyiv on 12 September, it was also announced that the UK would allocate £142 million (over €160 million) in winter aid to support Ukraine.Her first official phone call as foreign secretary was with Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister.

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