UK imposes sanctions on Georgian businessmen over support for Russian aggression

It is reported that the UK government imposed sanctions on two tankers that transported Russian oil to the port of Batumi as part of the shadow fleet. These vessels will no longer be able to enter British ports and will be removed from the UK Ship Register.

Restrictions were also imposed on Georgian politician and media tycoon Levan Vasadze "for using his platforms to pump out pro-Russian disinformation," as well as businessman Otar Partskhaladze, who "has extensive links to Russia and to the highest levels of the Georgian Dream party."

"As Russia's war footing weakens, the Kremlin is increasingly looking to proxies in third countries to support its war and propaganda operations, including in Georgia," the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) noted.

In total, the UK sanctions list against Russia includes more than 2,800 entries.

"The UK has unleashed over 2800 sanctions against Russia, eroding Putin's energy revenues, exposing the Kremlin's malicious behaviour across the world, and supporting Ukraine in pursuit of a just and lasting peace. The UK will continue to ratchet up economic pressure alongside our allies until Putin stops the bloodshed," the department stressed.

UK sanctions against Russia

Recently, the United Kingdom announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, which covers 100 items. The restrictions affected Russia's shadow fleet that transports Russian oil.

The UK had also previously imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children.

The list included the mother of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, Aymani Kadyrova, and the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation, which organizes re-education and militarization camps for children. In total, the sanctions affected eight individuals and three organizations connected with the Kremlin.