As the clock ticks toward a pivotal moment in European history, London is set to unveil a formidable new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, coinciding with the three-year mark since the onset of the war in Ukraine. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “This is also the time to turn the screws on Putin’s Russia.”
In a bold declaration, Lammy announced plans for the most extensive sanctions regime against Russia since the conflict began, aimed at crippling its military capabilities and curtailing the financial resources that fuel the ongoing devastation in Ukraine. “Tomorrow, I plan to announce the largest package of sanctions against Russia since the early days of the war,” he affirmed, underscoring the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine.
The escalation of sanctions comes in response to recent political maneuvers by US President Donald Trump, who has attempted to marginalize Kyiv and its European allies from discussions regarding the future of the conflict. Lammy remarked, “This is a critical moment in the history of Ukraine, Britain, and all of Europe… Now is the time for Europe to double down on our support for Ukraine.”
Since the war’s inception, the UK has already imposed sanctions on 1,900 individuals and organizations linked to Putin’s regime. These measures target crucial sectors such as finance, aviation, military, and energy, employing tactics like asset freezes, travel bans, and trade restrictions.
In a show of unity, EU nations recently agreed to a new round of sanctions, including a ban on imports of Russian aluminum, set to be formally adopted on the same day as the UK’s announcement.
Reiterating the UK’s military commitment, Lammy confirmed an annual pledge of £3 billion ($3.78 billion) to support Kyiv, while also expressing readiness to deploy UK troops as part of international peacekeeping forces if deemed necessary. “Off the battlefield, we will work with the US and European partners to achieve a sustainable, just peace,” he stated, emphasizing that the path forward must be clear: there can be no peace without accountability for aggression.
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