"UK Moves to Clamp Down on Sanctions-Busting: New Licence Requirements to Prevent Arms and Machinery from Reaching Russia" In a bid to strengthen Britain's stance against Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine, the government is set to introduce stricter controls on UK exports to countries suspected of acting as middlemen for Russian goods. The move comes after a recent report by The Guardian exposed a British firm's licence to export machinery to an Armenian company linked to Russia's military. Under the new plans, UK manufacturers will face tougher scrutiny and may be required to obtain a licence before exporting to countries deemed to be facilitating Russian imports, effectively undermining the UK's sanctions against Russia. The measures aim to prevent UK goods from inadvertently aiding Putin's military assault on Ukraine, but critics may argue that the new rules are long overdue.
News follows Guardian report on licence given to British firm exporting machinery to Armenian firm linked to Russian war effortBritish firms will face “much tougher” controls to prevent their goods from reaching Russia via other countries, undermining sanctions and aiding Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine.Under plans to be unveiled on Wednesday, the government will be able to require UK manufacturers to obtain a licence if they want to export to a country suspected of acting as a staging post for exports ultimately destined for Russia. Continue reading...
