BREAKING NEWS

Britain slaps new sanctions on Russians linked to Wagner group

The British government said on Thursday it was imposing 46 new sanctions on Russia, including on nationals associated with the Wagner mercenary group.

It has also imposed sanctions on individuals and entities in three African nations—the Central African Republic, Libya, and Mali—for having links to the same group.

In addition, it added one new designation under the chemical weapons sanctions regime, the foreign office said in an update on the government website.