UK to announce new sanctions on Russia – DW – 02/23/2025
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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the sanctions package the largest since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. They come ahead of the war's third anniversary.

Summary

Marking the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s invasion, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the largest sanctions package since the war began, aiming to cripple Vladimir Putin’s ‘military machine.’

This move arrives as Donald Trump sidesteps Ukraine and Europe, asserting the US lead in ending the conflict.

Lammy reaffirmed Europe’s commitment, stating there can be ‘nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.’

Additionally, the UK pledged £3 billion annually in support of Kyiv and stands ready to contribute troops if necessary.

  • aleq@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    15 hours ago

    and stands ready to contribute troops if necessary.

    Won’t this trigger a Russia-NATO war?

    • leo141English
      5·
      14 hours ago

      It’s been misquoted the article actually says:

      In addition to sanctions against Russia, Lammy’s statement also included a pledge to provide £3 billion ($3.78 billion, €3.61 billion) annually to Kyiv and “being ready and willing to provide UK troops as part of peacekeeping forces if necessary.”

      • aleq@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        14 hours ago

        The distinction being that they will not be stationed in areas with active combat, but rather as a militarized police? Sounds like the distinction is quite subtle in reality and might be (willingly or not) misinterpreted, no?

        • momocchi@lemmy.worldEnglish
          4·
          14 hours ago

          No it means in the event a peace deal is reached the UK may contribute troops to enforce that peace