The UK government has announced its largest sanctions package of over 100 new sanctions against Russia, targeting military supply chains and financial systems aiding the war in Ukraine. The sanctions include foreign financial institutions and third-country suppliers supporting Russia's military efforts, aiming to weaken Putin's war chest and improve prospects for lasting peace.
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​"Is this a joke? Did we get something wrong? Did someone scam us? Are we sure about this, producers? There is a convicted felon on the cover of Time Magazine as the Person of the Year. Maybe we're being scammed. Did someone put out a fake tweet or something about this? I don’t know," Lemon continued his tirade against both Trump and the TIME.