London getting ready to impose sanctions against Russia
The British government has announced that it has imposed sanctions on Moscow, which will take effect on Tuesday, and that sanctions will be increased if Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
After British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday evening called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine a violation of international law and a very dark sign for the region, he vowed to impose sanctions on Russia. Slowly
According to Reuters, the British government joined the United States and its European allies in immediately condemning Russia’s decision to recognize the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk and promising a tough response.
“This is a clear violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and integrity,” Johnson said in a statement. “This is a violation of the Minsk process and the Minsk agreements, and I think this is a very bad omen and a very dark sign.”
He also announced that he would speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky on Tuesday, reiterating London’s support for Kiev.
According to the report, Britain has imposed sanctions on Russia, and sanctions on Tuesday may not have a full response, and more sanctions will be considered if Putin subsequently decides to attack.
Asked if it was time to impose sanctions on Russia, Johnson said he would have to wait and see what happened in eastern Ukraine.
“What I have said before about the sanctions package is that it starts with the first Russian attack or the Russian invasion,” he said. “But obviously what happened is very bad news.”
“It is clear that we have to put as much pressure as possible because it is difficult to see how this situation will improve,” he said.
On Monday evening, Putin said in a statement announcing the recognition of the separation of Donetsk and Luhansk from Ukraine: “The Donbass region was liberated from Russian rule and transferred to the territories under Ukrainian rule. “We have to make tough decisions about eastern Ukraine.”
