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UK says new sanctions hit Putin’s network including ex-wife and cousins – Metro US

UK says new sanctions hit Putin’s network including ex-wife and cousins

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting in Moscow

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Friday its latest round of sanctions targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s financial network, including his ex-wife and cousins.

“We are exposing and targeting the shady network propping up Putin’s luxury lifestyle and tightening the vice on his inner circle,” foreign minister Liz Truss said in a statement.

“We will keep going with sanctions on all those aiding and abetting Putin’s aggression until Ukraine prevails.”

(Reporting by William James; Editing by William Schomberg)