House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Clarification
23 February 2022 · Prime Minister
Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip
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At a glance
Key points
- Clarification was provided regarding sanctions against Russian oligarchs and banks aligned with Putin's regime.
- Sanctions were imposed on individuals including Gennady Timchenko and the Rotenberg brothers.
- Additional sanctions are prepared in response to further aggressive actions by Russia towards Ukraine.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the imposition of sanctions against Russian oligarchs and banks involved with Putin's regime in response to Russia's violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Action requested
The government has imposed targeted sanctions on individuals such as Gennady Timchenko, Boris Rotenberg, and Igor Rotenberg. Additional sanctions are prepared for further aggressive acts by Russia towards Ukraine.
Key facts
- UK sanctions target oligarchs at the heart of Putin’s inner circle.
- Sanctions include Gennady Timchenko, Russia’s sixth richest oligarch.
- Sanctions also target Boris and Igor Rotenberg, long-standing associates of the regime.
- Roman Abramovich has not been targeted with measures.
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