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UK imposes sanctions on Russian troops for use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine undergo training to storm enemy trenches using simulation equipment as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine on February 29, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine undergo training to storm enemy trenches using simulation equipment as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine on February 29, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The sanctions target Russia’s chemical warfare troops and their commander.