Starmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine
G7 told ‘we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes’, with Russia’s finance networks and shadow fleet targeted
TL;DR
- Keir Starmer vows to "choke off" Russian revenue with further sanctions.
- Pledges £210m for Ukraine's nuclear plants over the next two years.
- Announces new sanctions targeting Russian finance networks and expanding vessel targets.
- Measures will also target a network procuring Western technology for Russia's military.
- Starmer will discuss raising defense spending with world leaders.
- The UK Export Finance investment in Urenco will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine.
- The G7 summit will also focus on peace deals and regional stability.