UK PM Johnson vows massive sanctions against Russia


FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves as he leaves Downing Street, in London, Britain, January 19, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain and its allies would unleash a massive package of economic sanctions to hobble the Russian economy after the Kremlin launched an all-out invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on Thursday.

Western nations are expected to announce coordinated sanctions after earlier this week imposing a limited initial package that was criticised by some as a weak response to Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in Ukraine.

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