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A senior minister has said UK government departments responsible for implementing sanctions will take seriously Sky News reports showing new British luxury cars being moved across the border into Russia.
UK companies can no longer sell directly to Russia due to sanctions applied in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
But people in Russia have found a way to import goods and avoid sanctions.
Sky News has seen brand new Jaguar Land Rover cars made in Solihull this year being driven from Georgia and across the Russian border.
Other luxury cars made in Europe such as Lamborghinis, Porsches and Mercedes were also seen awaiting to be driven across the border, thereby avoiding being part of customs data.
Senior cabinet minister Pat McFadden said it’s “really important” sanctions are “properly applied”.
Read more: Analysis: Questions remain on UK car exports
UK exports to countries neighbouring Russia have soared since the export limitations to Russia came into effect.
“I’m sure that the relevant parts of government that are responsible for the policing of sanctions will take that report seriously. They should, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was an appalling act of aggression,” Mr McFadden told Kay Burley on Sky News Breakfast.
“That’s why these sanctions are in place not just from us, but from other European countries, too,” he added.
“And our position is foursquare behind Ukraine as they are engaged in a desperate fight for survival against a totally unjustified war of aggression on Russia’s part.”
That sentiment was matched by the president…
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