Britain's Major Sanctions Target Russia's Military Supply Network

Britain announced a major sanctions package against Russia on the third anniversary of the Ukraine invasion. The package targets companies supplying military components to Russia, including from North Korea and Kyrgyzstan. Billionaire Roman Trotsenko and 40 vessels aiding Russia in evading sanctions are also included.

On Monday, Britain announced what is described as its largest package of sanctions against Russia since the early days of the conflict in Ukraine. The sanctions target global companies supplying components for the Russian military.

The package marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion and includes sanctions against North Korea's defense minister, No Kwang Chol, due to the deployment of North Korean forces in Russia, as well as Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank. The sanctions extend to producers and suppliers of machine tools, electronics, and dual-use goods, like microprocessors in weapon systems, from countries including Central Asia, Turkey, Thailand, India, and China.

Among those targeted is billionaire Roman Trotsenko, while Britain sanctions an additional 40 vessels accused of assisting Russia in evading sanctions through oil transport. British foreign minister David Lammy emphasized disrupting military supply lines and blocking enablers of Putin's aggression are essential steps towards peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)