Overview

• The UK has announced 100 new sanctions targeting Russian military supply chains, energy exports, and Kremlin-backed disinformation networks.
• The sanctions include measures against 18 shadow fleet ships transporting Russian oil and financial institutions funding the war effort.
• This action follows Russia's largest drone assault on Ukraine to date, involving 273 drones targeting Ukrainian cities.
• Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for a full, unconditional ceasefire, urging Putin to engage in peace negotiations.
• Diplomatic efforts continue as President Trump claims Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks, though details remain unclear.