Speaking to a gathering of Ukraine’s allies, Sir Keir said the new package of UK measures will go after Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, used to transport oil and goods in defiance of sanctions, as well as companies in China and elsewhere providing Moscow with military components.
Sir Keir added that Russian President Mr Putin “does not hold all the cards in this war”, pointing to Ukraine’s continued “courage to defend their country” and the prospect of tightened sanctions hitting the Russian economy.
Later on Monday Sir Keir will join a call with leaders of the G7 group of wealthy democracies, including Mr Trump, whose overtures to the Russian president have alarmed Ukraine’s allies.
The Prime Minister said US President Donald Trump has “changed the global conversation” around Ukraine, but that this provided an “opportunity”, as world leaders marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Some European leaders and opposition figures have openly condemned Mr Trump’s remarks about Ukraine and Sir Keir has faced pressure to challenge him when he visits Washington.
