UK imposes fresh round of sanctions on Russian officials
by Kiran Stacey Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#66BRD)
Foreign Office targets 22 officials, including Denis Manturov, deputy prime minister responsible for troop supplies
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.
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