Russia's embassy in London said Britain's new package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine was "illegitimate" and many of those targeted had no connection to the conflict. Britain on Monday announced what it said was its largest package of sanctions against Russia since the early days of the war in Ukraine,

Three years after President Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has announced its largest sanctions package since 2022. Over 100 new sanctions directly target individuals, companies, and financial institutions aiding Russia's war efforts.