UK announces new trade measures to support Ukraine

The UK introduces trade restrictions to assist Ukraine, including an export embargo on equipment for suppressing Ukrainians and bans on certain imports and exports to Russia, with a halt on export finance support for Russia and Belarus.

The UK has issued an export embargo on equipment and technology that Russia may use to suppress the Ukrainian people. Products targeted include interception and monitoring devices.

The UK has previously banned importing iron and steel products, as well as the export of quantum technologies, advanced materials, and luxury goods, and has cut off any new UK Export Finance (UKEF) support for Russia and Belarus.