Overview

• The UK sanctioned 30 additional entities, targeting firms and individuals linked to Russian finance, military and energy networks.
• The measures include 20 oil tankers and associated companies accused of operating Russia’s shadow fleet to bypass restrictions.
• Sanctions extend to GUGI, the branch responsible for underwater intelligence gathering, reflecting concerns over subsea infrastructure threats.
• Two UK residents, Vladimir Pristoupa and Olech Tkacz, were banned for allegedly using shell companies to funnel more than $120m in electronics to Russia.
• London said it would collaborate with G7 partners to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil.