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Luke Harding in Kyiv

Putin’s alleged ex-lover among Russians targeted by latest UK sanctions

Vladimir Putin Svetlana Krivonogikh Russia United Kingdom Kremlin Proekt Bank Rossiya Foreign Office Ukraine
Vladimir Putin
Svetlana Krivonogikh grew rich after Vladimir Putin (above) became Russia’s president in 2000, according to the Pandora Papers. Photograph: Vladimir Smirnov/Sputnik/AFP/Getty Images

One of the Russians targeted by UK sanctions on Wednesday to mark Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to London is Vladimir Putin’s alleged former lover, Svetlana Krivonogikh.

The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, announced a new round of sanctions against Kremlin-connected individuals and military entities involved in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They included a drone manufacturer, a helicopter parts firm, and an aviation software company.

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