UK sanctions six newly acquired shadow fleet tankers and six Russian banks

In his first major sanctions package, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced 19 designations on 6 August, including six newly acquired shadow fleet tankers the UK says are dodging Western sanctions, six Russian banks and four companies importing tantalum and niobium for military production. Miliband said the measures showed the UK's commitment to Ukraine, and the government said it would keep stepping up action against the fleet.

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