Malcolm Rifkind condemns ‘useless’ asset freezes as western leaders push for new EU trade restrictions with key sectorsSanctions against Russia that will inflict economic damage are needed because asset freezes on cronies of president Vladimir Putin have been “pretty useless”, Sir Malcom Rifkind, a former foreign secretary, has said.Ahead of a crucial EU meeting likely to agree tougher measures, Rifkind said the goal was to get Russia to change its foreign policies. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
