Rishi Sunak imposes UK banking sanctions on Russia – Times of India

London: Chancellor of the Exchequer of Britain, Rishi SunkiWith the Bank of England announcing on Monday the UK government plans to impose further economic sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, targeting the country’s Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR).
move, uk treasure The department said that together with the US and the European Union (EU), it aims to prevent the CBR from deploying its foreign reserves in a way that minimizes the impact of sanctions imposed by the West, and to engage in “reduces” its potential. Forex transactions to support the Russian currency ruble.
Under the plans, British people and businesses would be banned from transacting with the Russian central bank, its finance ministry and its money fund.
“These measures demonstrate our determination to impose severe economic sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” Sunak said.
“We are announcing this action in swift coordination with our US and European partners to once again move forward in lock step with our international partners, imposing the highest cost on Russia and isolating it from the international financial system. To demonstrate our determination so long as this struggle lasts,” the Indian-origin finance minister said.
The UK government said it would immediately take all necessary steps to implement the sanctions to prohibit any UK natural or legal persons from conducting financial transactions involving the CBR, the Russian National Wealth Fund and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
“The Bank of England continues to take any and all action necessary to support the government’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.” Andrew BaileyThe Governor of the Bank of England said.
“We welcome the steps taken today by the UK Government, in coordination with the EU and US authorities, as a significant and powerful demonstration of the UK’s commitment to the international rule of law,” he said.
The Treasury said the UK government intends to create more related designations this week, working with international partners. Sanctions will also be imposed against Russian financial institutions.
This would include measures to prevent Russian companies from issuing transferable securities and money market instruments in the UK, in addition to the previously announced ban on raising sovereign debt by the Russian state in the UK.
It will also empower designated banks to block access pound sterling and clearing payments through the UK. Subject to this measure, banks will be unable to process any payments through the UK or have access to UK financial markets.
Sunak’s announcement also included a set of measures to tighten trade sanctions against Russia, including restrictions on the export of high-end and critical tech equipment and components to sectors including electronics, telecommunications and aerospace.
There will also be an extension of the financial and business measures applicable from Crimea to the DNR and LNR regions.
The UK government has said its sanctions are designed to “devastate” Russia’s economy and target the Russian president Vladimir Putin directly and their inner circle, including the foreign minister Sergei Lavrov And many billionaire elites are considered close to him.

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