British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said today that she was considering speeding up the process of imposing sanctions on Russian companies and individuals following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The British government has been criticized for being too late in enforcing sanctions. So far, sanctions have been imposed on at least 14 Russians, including the freezing […]
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Ukraine: The legal challenges of British sanctions
For Boris Johnson, these may be the toughest sanctions Britain has ever imposed on Russia, but their implementation in practice is hampered by obstacles. The British sanctions on Russia are, as Boris Johnson said, “the toughest Britain has ever imposed on Russia.” Legal obstacles, however, not only make it difficult to implement in practice but […]
Amazon: Bookstores close in Britain – Business chain expands
Amazon.com Inc. announced yesterday that it plans to close all 68 physical presence stores and toy stores in the US and the UK, ending some of its longest-running retail experiments. The news was first reported by Reuters, while it marks a critical turning point for the company that started its activity as an online bookstore, […]
Britain will set up a consulate in Calais to receive Ukrainian refugees
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanen said today that his British counterpart Priti Patel would “set up a kind of consulate” in Calais, where “several dozen” Ukrainian refugees arrived on Wednesday. After leaving their homes to escape the Russian invasion of their country, “dozens of Ukrainians have arrived in Calais since yesterday and in front of […]
Boris Johnson accuses Russia of ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today accused Russia of being suspected of “war crimes” in Ukraine because of the weapons it uses against civilians and called on the UN to “demand” Russia’s withdrawal. “What we have already seen on the part of Vladimir Putin’s regime regarding the use of ammunition fired against innocent civilians is, […]
British sanctions on Belarus
“No one and nothing can be hidden” was the statement of Foreign Minister Liz Trash, which yesterday targeted four Belarusian individuals and two state-owned military companies. The arrows of the United Kingdom are also aimed at Belarus. According to the British side, President Lukashenko has contributed, supported and facilitated Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The first […]
Britain bans ships bound for Russia from its ports
LAST UPDATE: 14.47 Britain said on Tuesday it had passed a law banning all ships with any connection to Russia from entering its ports, according to Reuters. Britain said Monday it wants all ports to deny entry to Russian-flagged ships as it drafts new legislation. “We have just become the first nation to pass a […]
Britain: Ban on RT in Britain could lead to retaliation against BBC
A ban on Britain in the state-owned Russian media outlet RT could lead to a reciprocal ban by Moscow on the BBC and other media outlets, British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said today. Britain accused RT of being a tool of the Kremlin’s misinformation campaign last week and called on the UK media regulator to […]
Britain closes its ports to Russian ships
Britain today ordered the country’s ports to block any ship flying the Russian flag or believed to be registered, owned or controlled by anyone linked to Russia, as it stepped up pressure on Moscow. The British Minister of Transport Grand Saps stated in a letter to all ports in the United Kingdom that further detailed […]
The UK is called upon to do more for Ukrainian refugees
The British government has been criticized for its lack of generosity in welcoming Ukrainians fleeing the country after the Russian invasion, showing it to be more measured than its European neighbors. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday, Sunday, that the British could bring to the United Kingdom members of their immediate family living […]
