# UK adds 31 Russia-related sanctions designations

Date: 2026

The British government announced 31 new Russia-related sanctions on 1 October 2026. They target vessels involved in LNG shipments, propaganda outlets and individuals accused of abuses against Ukrainian civilians and children, with the Foreign Office saying the aim was to cut off money and support for Russia's war.

## Sources

- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-sanctions-russia-ukraine-war-b3059603.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-sanctions-target-kremlin-war-chest-propagandists-and-torturers

## Methodology

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