Russia-Ukraine crisis: Sanctions will 'inflict pain' on Vladimir Putin, says Liz Truss
Telegraph, 23 Feb 2022
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has defended the UK's "very serious package" of sanctions against Russia, arguing it will be effective in "inflicting pain" on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
She also said the Government will ramp up punitive measures in the event of a "full-scale invasion" by Moscow.
On the current set of sanctions, Ms Truss told Sky News: "What it will achieve is inflicting pain on Vladimir Putin and his regime, and the Russian economy.
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She also said the Government will ramp up punitive measures in the event of a "full-scale invasion" by Moscow.
On the current set of sanctions, Ms Truss told Sky News: "What it will achieve is inflicting pain on Vladimir Putin and his regime, and the Russian economy.
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