General · 11 May 2026
UK Hits Russia With 85 New Sanctions
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Pressure is growing on Russia after Britain announced new penalties linked to Ukrainian children taken from occupied areas and alleged election interference in Armenia. The UK government said 85 people and organisations were sanctioned on 11 May over deportations, propaganda activity and attempts to influence Armenia’s parliamentary vote. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the measures targeted efforts to damage democracy and weaken Ukraine’s future.
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