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UK Freezes £25 Billion in Russian Assets Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

UK Freezes £25 Billion in Russian Assets Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

The UK Treasury reports on the impact of sanctions against Russian individuals and entities since February 2022.
The UK Government has frozen approximately £25 billion worth of Russian assets since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, according to newly released figures by the Treasury.

This total reflects all sanctions enacted by the UK since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As of March 2024, the UK has sanctioned 2,001 individuals and entities under this regime.

Treasury Minister Emma Hardy emphasized the significance of these sanctions, stating that the UK, in collaboration with its allies, has deprived Russia of over $400 billion—equivalent to four years of military spending for the nation.

The Treasury's statement highlights ongoing efforts to enforce financial sanctions in response to the conflict.

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) produced the annual review that documents these statistics and outlines steps taken to enhance compliance with UK financial sanctions.

The report notes an expansion of sanctions enforcement mechanisms aimed at minimizing illicit financial activities.

While individuals associated with Vladimir Putin's administration have been barred from accessing their frozen assets, no measures have yet been taken to seize these assets outright.

Discussions surrounding the potential seizure of funds have surfaced, focusing on their possible use for military aid to Ukraine and for the reconstruction of the nation post-conflict.

Political leaders in the UK, such as Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, have called for emergency legislation to facilitate the seizure of these frozen assets to support Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.

He remarked on the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis resulting from the invasion and criticized any inaction regarding the use of these financial resources.

Additionally, Labour MP Phil Brickell has advocated for a more robust approach towards enforcing sanctions, urging government officials to pursue any violations rigorously.

As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax and the Commons foreign affairs committee, he underscored the critical role of sanctions in the UK’s foreign policy initiatives, particularly in responding to effectively address human rights abuses and naval aggression.

The UK Government's financial measures reflect a sustained strategy to exert pressure on Russia and support Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
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