The UK is set to announce new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, in coordination with other allies supporting Ukraine, aiming to “weaken Putin’s war machine.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that the sanctions would heighten economic pressure on the Kremlin, urging Vladimir Putin to show that pursuing peace is in both his and Russia’s best interest.
However, the United States is unlikely to participate in the move, as Donald Trump expressed his opposition to additional sanctions during the G7 summit in Canada, arguing they are “very costly” for the US.
In the meantime, Ukrainian authorities reported that 14 people were killed in Kyiv following another night of drone and missile attacks.
Downing Street said the UK’s new sanctions would target Russia’s military-industrial complex, though details were not disclosed.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from the G7 summit in Alberta, said the measures would hit Russia’s energy revenues and limit funding for its war in Ukraine.
He emphasized that Russia “doesn’t hold all the cards.” A No 10 spokesman noted it was too early to reveal full details, as G7 talks had just begun.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and allies hoped to persuade Donald Trump to support the plan, but Trump signaled opposition, citing high costs and calling sanctions “not a one-way street.” He said he was waiting to see if a peace deal could be reached before committing.
Trump’s early exit from the summit likely means the US won’t be part of the announcement.
G7 leaders are also discussing ways to lower global prices for Russian oil. The current $60 price cap, set in 2022, has lost effectiveness as energy prices fall. The EU wants it reduced to $45, while Ukraine is pushing for $30.
The European Commission has proposed new sanctions targeting Russian energy, banks, and military industries. Some US senators are also advocating for tariffs on countries buying cheap Russian oil, especially China and India.
At a press conference, Trump said removing Russia from the G7 in 2014 was “a mistake” that “makes life more complicated.”
