Britain sanctions Russian figures linked to jailing of Putin critic Kara-Murza
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:26 | 21 April 2023
- Modified Date: 01:29 | 21 April 2023
Britain on Friday sanctioned a Russian judge and four others linked to the arrest of British-Russian Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza who was jailed for 25 years this week.
"Russia's treatment and conviction of Vladimir Kara-Murza once again demonstrates its utter contempt for basic human rights," British foreign minister James Cleverly said.
"The UK will continue to support Mr Kara-Murza and his family. I call on Russia to release him immediately and unconditionally."
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