Labour says the case for the British government to follow Ottawa’s lead is ‘extremely strong’
Alexander Lebedev finances the Russian opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta. His son Evgeny owns the UK’s Evening Standard and Independent.Alexander Lebedev finances the Russian opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta. His son Evgeny owns the UK’s Evening Standard and Independent.First published on Sat 21 May 2022 11.55 BSTafter Canada targeted the former KGB agent in a fresh wave of restrictions against Vladimir Putin’s regime.
The restrictions also included a ban on the import of Russian vodka, diamonds and caviar, according toA UK government spokesperson said: “This government has been resolute in standing up to Russian aggression. We keep all sanctions under review and they are determined after careful consideration.”
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