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RUSSIA: Sanctions Placed On 7 Russians On Anniversary Of Navalny Poisoning

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The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has announced the imposition of sanctions on seven Russian nationals on the one-year anniversary of the poisoining of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny with the 'novichok' nerve agent.

  • Link to statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/russia-uk-sanct...
  • UK Foreign Sec Raab: "These sanctions on members of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) demonstrate that the UK and its partners will continue to hold those responsible to account for their actions and uphold the Chemical Weapons Convention. In light of Mr Navalny's politically-motivated arrest and detention and the upcoming State Duma elections, we also underline our support for democracy, including free and fair elections, the rule of law and human rights in Russia."

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