U.K. sanctions 56 entities connected to Russia’s 'war machine'
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2024-11-08T14:43:00
The U.K. has issued 56 new sanctions against entities and individuals involved with Russia’s war effort, including several private mercenary groups operating in Africa that are connected to the Kremlin.
The sanctions, announced Thursday by the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), strikes “at the heart of Putin’s war machine,” the agency said. It is the largest U.K. sanctions package against Russia since May 2023.
The move comes as the U.K. government has come under increased criticism for its lax enforcement of sanctions, particularly against those entities involved in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
THIS IS MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT
You are not logged in and do not have access to members-only content.
If you are already a registered user or a member, SIGN IN now.
Related articles
-
News BriefSkyGeek dinged by OFAC for completing orders, refunds with sanctioned Russian firms
Nearly three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, numerous U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia-based companies connected to the war effort have made doing business in the country fraught with unseen risks, as one U.S. airplane parts distributor learned recently.
-
PremiumReport: U.K. sanctions enforcement against Russia lacking since invasion of Ukraine
Sanctions imposed against Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine are being undermined by the U.K.’s poor track record of enforcement, according to a report by campaign group Spotlight on Corruption.
-
News BriefU.S., U.K. ban new Russian metal imports
The U.S. Treasury Department, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is clamping down harder on Russia’s ability to wage war against Ukraine by banning the import of Russian-origin aluminum, copper, and nickel.
More from Sanctions
-
ArticleSanctions enforcement set to increase, but gaps and inconsistency create compliance risks
Geopolitical volatility is causing rapidly changing sanctions regimes, but diverging rules in different jurisdictions create enforcement gaps that are exploited by sanctioned individuals and entities – and the routes used to evade sanctions are constantly developing.
-
News BriefInteractive Brokers to pay $11.8M to settle thousands of U.S. sanction violations
A brokerage and investment firm will pay $11.8 million for providing services to individuals under U.S. sanctions, as well as people located in countries sanctioned by the U.S.
-
News BriefOFAC fines Harman Industries $1.4M for violating U.S. sanctions on Iran
A Connecticut-based audio electronics company will pay a $1.4 million fine for violating U.S. sanctions, after middle managers at a foreign distributor knowingly diverted the company’s products to Iran.