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Cooper says Britain will maintain pressure on Russia despite US stance

British minister Yvette Cooper said on October 18 that London would keep increasing sanctions pressure on Russia despite Washington’s different position, The…

Archive image: Parliamentary portrait of Yvette Cooper. It does not depict the current event.
Archive image: Parliamentary portrait of Yvette Cooper. It does not depict the current event.

British minister Yvette Cooper said on October 18 that London would keep increasing sanctions pressure on Russia despite Washington’s different position, The Independent reported from her television remarks.

She linked Ukraine’s security to that of Britain and Europe while stressing the diplomatic task of keeping Kyiv’s supporters together. Her comments reaffirmed Britain’s approach without announcing the details of a new sanctions package.

Archive image: Parliamentary portrait of Yvette Cooper. It does not depict the current event.

Source: www.the-independent.com.

Photo credit: Chris McAndrew.

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