Critics say mild UK sanctions on Russia don't match promises
ABC News
Britain promised to hit Russia with “powerful” sanctions over its military confrontation with Ukraine
LONDON -- Britain promised to hit Russia with “powerful” sanctions over its military confrontation with Ukraine. But the slim sheaf of measures announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has disappointed allies and critics alike.
The U.K. has slapped asset freezes and travel bans on three wealthy Russians and sanctioned five Russian banks in response to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine and to authorize sending in what he called “peacekeeping” troops.
Johnson says there will be more to come if there is a “full-scale” Russian invasion. But many say the current measures are too little, and further sanctions will come too late.
“If not now, then when?” opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer asked the prime minister on Wednesday.
