The United Kingdom has introduced 100 new sanctions against Russia, in a move designed to cut vital revenue streams and disrupt Moscow’s military supply chains.
The measures were announced by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper during her visit to Kyiv, where she reinforced Britain’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine.
The sanctions target Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers, as well as electronics companies and suppliers providing chemicals and explosives used in missile production. This latest package is part of a wider strategy to intensify economic pressure on Russia as the war in Ukraine escalates.
The timing of the announcement follows Russia’s largest air attack of the conflict so far. More than 800 missiles and drones were launched against Ukraine in a single night, with July alone seeing 6,500 aerial strikes, ten times the level recorded a year earlier. Recent attacks have struck government buildings in Kyiv, damaged the British Council and EU delegation offices, and breached NATO airspace over Poland.
Sanctions were imposed on 70 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet transporting oil, along with 30 entities and individuals supplying critical materials to the Russian defence sector.
Those affected include Shenzhen Blue Hat International Trade Co in China and its Russian co-owners Elena Malitckaia and Alexey Malitskiy, as well as the Turkish company MastelMakina İthalat İhracat Limited Şirketi and its chief executive Shanlik Shukurov.
The UK government has stressed that these sanctions are a central part of its approach to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain its illegal war in Ukraine. Alongside financial restrictions, Britain continues to work with NATO allies and international partners to strengthen Ukraine’s security and to press for a just and lasting peace.
The latest measures underline Britain’s role in leading international efforts to block Russian oil revenues, restrict access to vital military supplies, and ensure Moscow faces continued economic isolation.
