"International Sanctions Escalate in Response to Russian Military Actions"

The UK has announced over 50 new sanctions targeting individuals and businesses supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's war effort, including those supplying Russia's military with munitions and key sources of Russian revenue. The sanctions aim to cut off funding for Putin's war efforts from every angle, with Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron stating that the UK will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. The announcement comes ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the EU also working on its own package of measures. The UK's move follows the freezing of assets and implementation of travel bans on Russian prison bosses after the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, with the US also pledging fresh sanctions.