The UK is expected to unveil new sanctions against Russia designed to “restrict Putin’s war machine” alongside other Ukraine allies on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the measures would increase economic pressure on the Kremlin to show Vladimir Putin “it is in his and Russia’s interests to demonstrate he is serious about peace”.
However, it appeared unlikely that the US would join the move after Donald Trump signalled his opposition to further measures during the G7 summit in Canada, saying the sanctions “cost [the US] a lot of money”.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said 14 people were killed after another wave of drone and missiles struck Kyiv overnight.
Downing Street said the new sanctions package would aim to keep up “pressure on Russian military industrial complex” but did not provide further details.
In a statement, Sir Keir said he and other G7 partners were finalising the new measures at the Alberta summit, and that they would “squeeze Russia’s energy revenues and reduce the funds they are able to pour into their illegal war”.
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