The UK government has announced 100 new sanctions targeting Russia’s revenue streams and military supply networks, according to a statement from the Foreign Office released Friday.
This announcement came as Yvette Cooper, the newly appointed British Foreign Secretary—just a week into her role—visited Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine.
The new sanctions focus on ships transporting Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals involved in providing electronics, chemicals, and explosives that contribute to Russia’s weapons production.
“These 100 sanctions increase economic pressure on Russia by hitting its military industry and its so-called shadow fleet,” the statement said, referring to vessels believed to be secretly circumventing existing sanctions.
Cooper emphasized the need for global efforts to cut off critical financial resources that President Vladimir Putin relies on to fund the war. She stated, “International economic pressure is essential to stopping this illegal war.”
The UK has sanctioned 70 shadow fleet vessels linked to Russian oil exports. This move represents the latest phase in Britain’s broader strategy to intensify economic pressure on Moscow, complementing military aid and diplomatic efforts toward a sustainable peace in Ukraine.
The government added that this latest round of sanctions is designed to undermine the financial and material support sustaining Putin’s war machine, which has escalated recently with record missile and drone attacks.
Cooper also condemned Putin’s aggression, particularly after Russian drones reportedly violated NATO airspace, calling it a blatant disregard for international borders. She reiterated that both NATO’s and Ukraine’s security are essential to Britain’s national interests.
The sanctions list includes 30 individuals and organizations supplying Russia with critical components—such as electronics, chemicals, and explosives—used in missile and weapons production.
