In response to the conflict in Ukraine, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on four Russian steel and petrochemical tycoons.
Alexander Abramov and Alexander Frolov were among those who received sanctions; according to the UK, they were known allies of the oligarch Roman Abramovich, who received sanctions of his own earlier this year.
“Today we are sanctioning an additional four oligarchs who rely on
Putin for their positions of authority and in turn fund his military machine,” Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said.
“By targeting these individuals, we are ramping up the economic pressure on Putin and will continue to do so until Ukraine prevails.”
Putin continues to rely on his cabal of selected elite to maintain control and fuel his illegal invasion of Ukraine.
We are sanctioning four oligarchs who rely on Putin for their positions of authority and wealth and in turn fund his military machine. https://t.co/HH5GIKePNy
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) November 2, 2022