World Leaders Slam Putin’s Ukraine Invasion
Top leaders from the UK, EU, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the US have united in a fierce condemnation of Vladimir Putin’s “war of choice” against Ukraine. They stand firm with the Ukrainian government and people, praising their heroic resistance against Russian aggression.
Sanctions Set to Cripple Russia’s War Machine
This week, the allies ramped up pressure, slapping tough sanctions on key Russian banks and institutions, including President Putin himself. With Russian forces pounding Kyiv and other cities, the coalition vows to isolate Russia even further from the global financial system in the days ahead.
Key Measures to Freeze Russia Out
- SWIFT Ban: Selected Russian banks will be cut off from the SWIFT financial messaging system, blocking their global operations.
- Central Bank Sanctions: Restrictions will stop Russia’s central bank from using its international reserves to dodge sanctions.
- Crackdown on ‘Golden Passports’: Measures will limit the sale of citizenships to wealthy Russians tied to Putin’s regime, cutting their access to Western financial systems.
- New Transatlantic Task Force: Launching next week to freeze assets of sanctioned Russian elites and their enablers, and to hunt down illicit funds worldwide.
Fighting War Lies and Looking Ahead
Leaders also promised enhanced coordination against Russian disinformation campaigns and hybrid warfare tactics. They affirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and warned they stand ready to impose even harsher penalties if Russia continues its assault.
“Russia’s war is an attack on the rules that have kept peace since World War Two,” they declared. “We will hold Putin to account and ensure his war ends in failure.”
