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London banned the export of video game controllers to Russia, which are used to pilot Russian drones on the front line in Moscow’s all-out war against Ukraine, the U.K. Foreign Ministry announced on April 24. <\/p>\n

The new sanctions package includes 150 trade sanctions against Russia, Politico<\/a> reported, citing U.K. Sanctions Minister Stephen Doughty. <\/p>\n

Throughout Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion<\/a>, Ukraine and Russia have heavily invested in drone technology<\/a>, revolutionizing warfare. <\/p>\n

Apart from video game controllers, the U.K. also prohibited the transfer of technology involved in producing Common High Priority goods, such as electronic components like amplifiers and circuits, which were described as critical to Russia\u2019s military capabilities.<\/p>\n

“Today\u2019s measures will also cut Russia’s war machine off from innovative British tech, world-leading software, and close loopholes exploited by (President Vladimir) Putin<\/a>‘s cronies,” the foreign ministry said<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The U.K. also banned the export of chemicals, electronics, machinery, and metals to limit Russia\u2019s military and industrial capacity, according to Politico. \u00a0<\/p>\n

In late February, London imposed its largest-ever package of sanctions against Moscow, targeting its “shadow fleet”<\/a> of tankers and foreign-based companies providing military parts to Russia. <\/p>\n

Throughout the all-out war, Russia has continued to avoid sanctions through the use of evasion networks and shell companies<\/a>. <\/strong>Russia is also aided in sanctions evasion through its allies, including China<\/a>, Iran<\/a>, and North Korea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ukraine has no great options if Trump recognizes Crimea as Russian<\/div>\n
Ukraine is facing a crossroads in its fight against Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion, with the possibility of being forced to reject an unfavorable peace deal being imposed under huge pressure from the U.S.<\/div>\n
\"UKThe Kyiv Independent<\/span>Chris York<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"UK<\/div>\n

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– https:\/\/kyivindependent.com\/tag\/ukraine\/rss\/<\/p>\n

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