The company acts as a nexus for the Russian elite, providing host domains to many involved in destabilising Ukraine. IT services company Moscoms LLC has been sanctioned. These Kremlin elites owe their positions of power and authority to Putin – enjoying personal riches and oversight of state owned industries as a thanks for their allegiance. These designations, alongside the unprecedented trade measures implemented by the UK and international partners, continue to undermine the Russian military complex – causing shortages in critical components that Russia needs to sustain its assault on Ukraine and hampering military capabilities for years to come.Ī group of those connected to Putin through opaque financial networks have also been targeted in today’s sanctions. Topaz, a software company involved in military aviation.Universalmash and Lipetsk, that manufactures or modifies the tracked chassis for anti-aircraft missile systems used by Russia’s armed forces in Ukraine.Oboronlogistics, that organises the transportation and delivery for Russian military equipment.RT-Komplekt, that produces parts for helicopters used by Russia in its assault on Ukraine.CST, a manufacturer of Russian drones which have been used to destroy Ukrainian combat vehicles.Today’s sanctions target organisations that Putin’s military relies on to maintain its illegal invasion of Ukraine. I am determined, consistent with our laws, that Russia will have no access to the assets we have frozen until it ends, once and for all, its threats to Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and integrity. These new sanctions accelerate the economic pressure on Putin – undermining his war machine to help Ukraine prevail. He has responded by indiscriminately striking civilian areas and critical national infrastructure across the country. Ukraine has shown Putin that it will not break under his tyrannical invasion. The leaders will discuss a 2-pronged approach to UK support for Ukraine, starting with an immediate surge of military equipment to the country to help counter Russia’s spring offensive, and reinforced by long-term support. The announcement comes as President Zelenskyy arrives in the UK today to meet the Prime Minister and visit Ukrainian troops. In total the UK’s sanction package hits 6 entities providing military equipment such as drones for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as 8 individuals and 1 entity connected to nefarious financial networks that help maintain wealth and power amongst Kremlin elites. The Foreign Secretary has today (Wednesday 8 February) unleashed a new round of sanctions on Russian military and Kremlin elites. military targets involved in the production of Russian warfare equipment also targeted.includes elusive individuals involved in Kremlin financial networks and IT company servicing those close to Putin.announcement comes as President Zelensky makes first visit to the UK since Russian invasion.new UK sanctions accelerate economic pressure on Russian military and Kremlin elites.
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