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Britain announces new sanctions against Putin allies

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Posted on February 14, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Friday imposed sanctions targeting figures working in the Russian government, including Pavel Fradkov, a defence minister, and Vladimir Selin, who leads an arm of the

UK Targets Russian Officials with New Sanctions

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Friday imposed sanctions targeting figures working in the Russian government, including Pavel Fradkov, a defence minister, and Vladimir Selin, who leads an arm of the country's ministry of defence.

The foreign office said in a statement it also sanctioned Artem Chaika, whose extractives company supports Russian state-owned business, and two entities linked to Russia's nuclear energy giant Rosatom.

(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • UK imposes sanctions on Russian government figures.
  • Pavel Fradkov and Vladimir Selin are among those targeted.
  • Artem Chaika's company also faces sanctions.
  • Entities linked to Rosatom are included in the sanctions.
  • Sanctions aim to pressure Russian state-owned businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the UK's new sanctions against Russian officials and entities linked to the government.
Who are the key figures targeted by the sanctions?
The sanctions target Pavel Fradkov, Vladimir Selin, and Artem Chaika, among others.
What is the purpose of these sanctions?
The sanctions aim to exert pressure on Russian state-owned businesses and government figures.

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