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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Dan Bloom

Russia 'pretend' sanctions spark claims of 'disgrace' as Ukraine demands tougher action

Fury erupted today at the failure to impose tougher sanctions against Russia after Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

EU chiefs last night announced financial sanctions on 70% of Russia’s banking market, plus the energy sector, airlines, technology and visas.

But Ukraine’s foreign minister warned they would have “blood on their hands” after failing to ban Russia from the SWIFT system, which enables global payments between banks.

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