UK sanctions Georgian nationals and South Ossetian leaders over Russia ties
The UK has sanctioned four Georgian citizens, including Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze's brother-in-law, and South Ossetian leaders over links to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has sanctioned four Georgian citizens and leadership figures from South Ossetia over activities connected to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Among those targeted is Paata Abuladze, the brother-in-law of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze. The sanctions list also includes Mamuka Pipia, leader of the pro-Russian party Solidarity for Peace, and Giorgi Iremadze, a member of the party's political council and founder of the Union of Young Eurasians.
The British government cited activities supporting Russia's war effort, including a trip to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian region of Donetsk. Additionally, current and former leaders of the breakaway territory of South Ossetia were placed under sanctions for their alignment with Moscow.
Sources: OC Media