The United Kingdom has announced a new round of sanctions on Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirming the move as part of a coordinated effort by G7 nations to intensify economic pressure on Moscow.
According to a government statement released Tuesday, the latest measures include sanctions on four individuals, six entities, and 20 ships. The targeted list features oil tankers, maritime companies, and suppliers of electronics and other goods that help sustain Russia’s war machine.
Starmer, speaking from the G7 summit in Canada, is expected to emphasize Britain’s commitment to cutting off Russia’s energy revenues, which continue to fund its military campaign in Ukraine. “We want to work with all of our G7 partners to squeeze Russia’s energy revenues and reduce the funds they are able to pour into their illegal war,” he is expected to say in remarks shared ahead of his speech.
The UK has already imposed sanctions on more than 2,300 individuals, companies, and vessels since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This latest wave underscores the new Labour government’s alignment with Western allies in maintaining and expanding pressure on the Kremlin.
Starmer is also expected to urge fellow leaders to “increase economic pressure” and signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the only path forward is through peace. “We should take this moment to increase economic pressure and show President Putin it is in his—and Russia’s—interests to demonstrate he is serious about peace,” he is set to say.
The coordinated G7 strategy highlights a renewed diplomatic front against Russia’s aggression, as leaders seek to weaken the Kremlin’s financial resilience and force a shift in its geopolitical calculations.
