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<p>The Government uses our sanctions regimes as part of an integrated approach to
promote our values and interests, and to combat state threats, terrorism, cyber-attacks,
and the use and proliferation of chemical weapons. The UK considers the impact and
effectiveness of sanctions, and works with our international partners to ensure sanctions
regimes support our objectives and minimise unintended impacts.</p><p>In lockstep
with our allies, we have announced the strongest set of economic sanctions ever imposed
against a major economy in response to Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of
Ukraine, cutting off funding for Putin's war machine. The UK's sanctions have been
strategically coordinated with international allies to impose a severe cost. Sanctions
imposed by the UK and its international partners are having deep and damaging consequences
for Putin's ability to wage war, with around £275 billion - up to 60% of Russian foreign
currency reserves - currently frozen.</p>
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