Russia has imposed sanctions on 23 citizens of the United Kingdom, which has been among the strongest backers of Ukraine since the Kremlin launched its ongoing unprovoked invasion in February 2022. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on March 17 that the move was a response to London's "military and technical support of Ukraine." Persons targeted by Russian sanctions include British military personnel, political analysts, judges, and officials of the British penitentiary system.
Russia Imposes Sanctions On 23 Britons Over London's Support Of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on February 8.