UK to speed up sanctions on Russian oligarchs by copying allies' decisions | Politics
Emergency powers would allow government to target individuals already sanctioned by US or EU
Source: theguardian.com
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Emergency powers would allow government to target individuals already sanctioned by US or EU
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The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict".
The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict".
Many in the West fear such dramatic sanctions could backfire