Foreign secretary makes threat as EU sanctions are imposed on trade with Russia’s defence, banking and energy industriesThe west is prepared to “tighten the screws” further on Russia if it continues to arm rebels suspected of shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in Ukraine, Philip Hammond, the foreign secretary, has said.He made the threat after the European Union agreed to impose controls on trade with Russia’s defence, banking and energy industries, along with more asset freezes on people close to Vladimir Putin that are due to be unveiled later on Wednesday. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
