UK sanctions Russians linked to 'sham' referendums in Ukraine

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LONDON: Britain on Monday (Sep 26) announced a new package of sanctions linked to what it described as Moscow's 'sham' referendums on four regions of eastern Ukraine joining Russia. Citizens in four regions of Ukraine were voting for a fourth day on Monday in Moscow-organised referendums, a plan Kyiv and t

LONDON: Britain on Monday announced a new package of sanctions linked to what it described as Moscow's"sham" referendums on four regions of eastern Ukraine joining Russia.

"Today's sanctions will target those behind these sham votes, as well as the individuals that continue to prop up the Russian regime's war of aggression." Gazprombank and Sberbank did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Sovcombank declined to comment.

 

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