Britain and its allies from the group of leading G7 economies are preparing for a new wave of sanctions against the Russian Federation
According to sources cited by Ukrainian and British media, including "European Pravda" and Sky News, these measures are expected to be announced as early as Tuesday and are part of a strategic plan to increase pressure on Moscow due to its military aggression in Ukraine. According to the official position of the UK government, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated his intention to cooperate with G7 partners to restrict Russia’s sources of income derived from the energy sector. "I want to work together with our allies around the world to maximize the reduction of Putin’s regime's financial resources, and to decrease the cash flows supporting the illegal war in Ukraine," he emphasized. Since November 2022, the United Kingdom has imposed over 2,300 various sanctions against individuals, entities, ships, and organizations involved in Russian aggression. The new measures are expected to include additional restrictions, especially against those providing for the Russian military needs, as well as against structures supporting the Kremlin government economically and politically. It is anticipated that in his speech, Prime Minister Starmer will highlight that Russia does not have all its cards up its sleeve and will urge global partners not to waste time, but to seize this moment to intensify economic pressure in the fight against the aggressor. "Everyone must understand: action is the only way to achieve peace. We call on our G7 allies to show solidarity and demonstrate their seriousness to Putin," the UK government’s statement reads. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed optimism about the potential increase in sanction pressure from the U.S., despite the fact that former U.S. President Donald Trump previously appeared to doubt the advisability of further restrictions. Trump recently announced that he does not plan to impose new sanctions on Russia, arguing that, in his opinion, European countries should have done so first, and that such policies cost Western countries significant additional expenses. Moreover, the politician left the meeting in Kananskis, Canada, a day before it was scheduled, meaning he missed an important G7 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This caused additional tension among the participating countries, which are striving for unity in countering Russian aggression and are demonstrating international support for Kyiv. Thus, Ukrainian, European, and world leaders are currently focused on strengthening sanctions against Moscow, preparing for a new round of economic pressure. This may become a key factor in the long and arduous fight for Ukraine’s independence, the restoration of peace, and regional stability.