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UK sanctions additional 206 Russian individuals.

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The measures target six oligarchs, Russia's proxies in the occupied territories of Ukraine and others. The list includes Viktor Medvedchuk, the most high-profile pro-Kremlin Ukrainian lawmaker and the crony of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who was captured by Ukraine's Security Service on April 12.

According to the British government, on April 14, the U.K. will approve new sanctions: The ban on the import of iron and steel products, as well as the export of quantum technologies, advanced materials, and luxury goods.

"We will not rest in our mission to stop Putin’s war machine in its tracks."

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"This agreement will help ensure Ukraine gets the support it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, while backing British defense companies, supporting skilled jobs and strengthening our national security," said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 13.

The listings include the company VK, which owns the social media website VKontakte, its daughter company Communication Platform LLC, which developed Max, and the latter's head, Elena Bagudina.

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