Announcing the move on Thursday morning, Foreign Minister Liz Tras said those sanctioned had spread lies and deception about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Among those sanctioned was Russian General Mikhail Mizinchev, who has been blamed for bombing a children’s hospital and a theater where more than 1,000 people were sheltering at the time. Live updates as the war in Ukraine enters its 36th day The list also includes Russian propagandist Sergei Brilev and Kremlin-sponsored TV-Novosti, which owns the Russia Today news channel. Having previously lived in the United Kingdom, Mr Brilev – a well-known Russian state television presenter Rossiya – will no longer be able to access any of his assets in the United Kingdom or continue his business. Image: Russian propagandist Sergei Brilev is another of the latest people to be sanctioned Following Ofcom ‘s decision to revoke RT’ s broadcasting license, these sanctions will ensure that RT will not be able to find a way back to UK television, the Foreign Office said. The department added that it would also prevent companies and individuals operating in the UK from doing business with Russian state-owned “propaganda vehicles” RT and Sputnik, and key figures in those organizations. More than 1,000 Russian oligarchs and entities have been sanctioned since President Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine a month ago. Ms Troy said the government would “continue with more sanctions” to “ensure that Putin loses in Ukraine”. “Putin’s war in Ukraine is based on a torrent of lies,” she said in a statement. “Britain has helped lead the world in exposing the Kremlin’s misinformation, and this latest round of sanctions is cracking down on shameless propagandists who banish Putin’s fake news and narratives. “We will continue with more sanctions to increase pressure on Russia and to ensure that Putin loses to Ukraine. “Nothing and no one is off the table.” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:56 GCHQ director Sir Jeremy Fleming says the Russian leader made a “massive misjudgment” about the capabilities of his own army. Other new additions to the UK sanctions list include: • Aleksandr Zharov, CEO of Gazprm-Media • Alexey Nikolov, CEO of RT • Anton Anisimov, Head of Sputnik International Broadcasting • Rossiya Segodnya, a media group owned and operated by the Russian government • Vladimir Ilich Makesimenko, CEO Strategic Culture Foundation, an online magazine registered in Russia • Andrey Grigoryevich Areshev, director of the Strategic Culture Foundation, an online magazine registered in Russia • Irina Sergeyevna Bubnov, social media editor at the Strategic Culture Foundation • Anton Sergeyevich Bespalov, social media editor at Strategic Culture Foundation • Natalya Petrovna Skorokhodova, human resources and funding at the Strategic Culture Foundation • Svetlana Georgiyevna Zamlelova, editor-in-chief of the Kamerton Journal, a news agency affiliated with the Strategic Culture Foundation Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:44 Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of stepping up its attacks on cities in northern Ukraine. “We will not hesitate to act further” These people will have their assets frozen and will be banned from traveling, which means they will not be able to enter the UK Culture Minister Nandin Doris said President Putin’s propaganda machine “is working too hard to spread misinformation and distract from its barbaric actions in Ukraine.” “These sanctions will target those who are complicit in covering up the actions of the Russian state,” Doris said. “We will not hesitate to take further action against individuals and organizations trying to deceive people about this misguided war. “The United Kingdom has also been quick to impose sanctions on seven other people linked to the Strategic Culture Foundation – who were recently sanctioned by Australia for their role in spreading misinformation. “The United Kingdom is working closely with allies to target Russia’s oligarchs, banks and businesses.” Follow the Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Last week, the British government imposed another 65 sanctions on Russians and companies seeking to cut off “vital industries that power Putin’s war machine.” They included the Wagner group of Russian mercenaries – believed to be responsible for the assassination of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – and Alfa Bank, Russia’s largest private bank. Others include Polina Kovaleva, the stepdaughter of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, billionaire oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler (with close business ties to Roman Abramovich), and Herman Gref, chief executive of Russia’s largest bank and foreign bank. since the 1990s.
