Did the UK announce 31 new Russia sanctions targeting shadow-fleet vessels and war-related abusers in October 2026?

Yes. On October 1, 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced a package of 31 new Russia-related sanctions as it stepped up economic pressure ahead of winter. The measures cover 23 individuals and entities plus eight ships, including LNG shadow-fleet vessels, Kremlin disinformation networks, and people linked to the torture of Ukrainian civilians and the indoctrination of deported Ukrainian children.

Designated individuals and entities face asset freezes, trust-services and director-disqualification sanctions, and travel bans; the eight ships face shipping and trade sanctions. The FCDO said the package targets revenues sustaining Russia’s war effort and perpetrators of abuses in occupied territories.

Source: GOV.UK — New UK sanctions target Kremlin war chest, propagandists and torturers.

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