UK imposes fresh round of sanctions on Russian officials

Russia’s deputy prime minister, Denis Manturov, joins more than 1,000 others sanctioned by the UK. Photograph: Konstantin Zavrazhin/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool/EPA

The UK has announced a fresh round of sanctions against 22 Russians, including those the Foreign Office says were involved in enlisting criminals to fight in Ukraine.

James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, said on Wednesday his department would target a new set of officials, including Denis Manturov, the deputy prime minister, who is responsible for troop equipment supplies.