BREAKING: UK imposes sanctions on five Russian banks in response to Ukraine invasion
The United Kingdom says it is sanctioning five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals.
Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to the House of Commons.
He said it was the “first tranche” and “first barrage” of measures in response to Russian troops moving into two separatist regions of Ukraine.
He said any assets they hold in the UK will be frozen, and the individuals will be banned from coming to the UK. (The Cable)