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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

UK tables sweeping new sanctions to dissuade Russian invasion

Liz Truss
Liz Truss said a tougher Russia sanctions regime would be law by 10 February. Photograph: ussian foreign ministry/AFP/Getty Images

Sweeping new UK sanctions that can hit any company or individual that is either benefiting from or giving support to the Russian government have been tabled by ministers.

The sanctions will come into effect only if Russia invades Ukraine, but the measures, tabled on Thursday, dramatically broaden the range of people who might be affected. Previously, they were restricted to those Russians deemed by ministers to be destabilising Ukraine, or threatening its sovereignty.

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