The United Kingdom impose sanctions in 206 more Russian entities – and bans imports of iron and steel.
Another 206 Russian individuals and companies have been added to the sanctions list, the Foreign Office.
There is a focus on those entities that have supported the Russian-backed separatist regions in Ukraine.
Viktor Medvenchuk, who has been captured by Ukrainian forces, is among those who have seen their assets frozen, as is the Russian oil tycoon and head of LUKOIL, Vagit Alekperov.
Foreign Minister Liz Tras said: “In the wake of the horrific rocket attacks on civilians in eastern Ukraine, we are now imposing sanctions on those who support the breakaway territories and are complicit in atrocities against the Ukrainian people.
We will continue to target all those who help and incite Putin’s war. From tomorrow, we will ban the import of Russian iron and steel, as well as the export of quantum technologies and advanced materials that Putin desperately needs. “We will not rest on our laurels to stop Putin’s war machine in its tracks.”
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