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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
As Zelensky lands, UK announces new round of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
The British government announces a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the new sanctions on organizations that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military relies on will “accelerate the economic pressure on Putin — undermining his war machine to help Ukraine prevail.”
The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lands in Britain, where he is set to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III.