Rishi Sunak to ban imports of Russian diamonds and metals

Rishi Sunak has announced a ban of Russian diamond, copper, aluminium and nickel in the UK, at the latest G7 Summit, according to a report by Sky News.

The announcement comes after the G7 countries and the prime minister toughened their sanctions against Vladimir Putin.

According to Sky, in addition to the $4bn (£3.2bn) diamond export industry, other imports of copper, aluminium, and nickel with a Russian provenance will also be subject to sanctions.

Sky also stated that along with those working in the energy, metallurgy, and shipping sectors, Britain is now targeting an additional 86 individuals and organisations from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military industrial complex.
The prime minister’s spokesperson said that the government was expecting all G7 members to announce penalties over the weekend.

In a statement on Twitter, Rishi Sunak, said: “Sanctions imposed on Russia by the UK and G7 partners are having a clear and progressive impact in downgrading Putin’s war effort.The G7 remains unified in the face of the threat from Russia and steadfast in support for Ukraine.”