Brexit Britian leads EU on Ukraine: The graphic that shames Remainers – Express

There has been repeated criticism levelled at the UK Government for being slower than Brussels in implementing economic measures against Moscow. But away from the rhetoric on social media, in reality, Britain is leading the way.

In total 258.8billion worth of Russian bank assets have been sanctioned by the Government.

In comparison the US has imposed 240billion in measures, with the EU introducing sanctions on 38.8billion of assets.

The figures are a stark contrast to the narrative painted by serial Brexit-bashers who claim the UK is lagging behind our European partners.

Officials say that the devastating impact of sanctions imposed by Britain on Russian banks are hitting the Kremlin harder than measures being imposed on individuals.

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Tory environment minister Lord Goldsmith said: "Some in the UK seem desperate to see the worst in the UK, frantically tweeting nonsense about UK inaction on Russia.

"It is the opposite of the truth.

"Ukraine knows how solid our support has been and for how long.

"Ive seen that for myself meeting Ukrainian reps at the UN Environment Programme this week."

Lord Goldsmith's assessment is backed up by polling released earlier this week.

A survey conducted jointly by Cygnal, Gradus, and Response: AI, on March 6-7 found Ukrainians has a more positive view of the uK than any other country or international body polled.

Britain had a net popularity of +56, compared to the EU's +42.2, and the US's +33.3.

NATO, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been highly critical of for not implementing a no-fly zone to deter Russian fighter jets, has a net popularity of -16.8.

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