The British edition of The Times in the editorial called for imposition of serious sanctions against Russia after recognition of the independence of the DLR and LPR.
In the article, the authors write that Russia treats Ukraine “like the older brother of a hooligan”. Journalists refer to last year's article by President Vladimir Putin, which refers to the proximity of the two countries.
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The authors urged “strengthening with determination” all the words about the unprecedented sanctions uttered by Western leaders. “Criminal measures” should be even tougher than in 2014, as Russia has since taken steps to make it more immune to sanctions.
Newspapers call for sanctions to target Putin's circle, to freeze their assets in the UK and send them home to their children who are studying at British private schools. The authors also believe that Russia should be deprived of access to Western microcircuits used in consumer electronics and military installations.
sanctions such as blocking SWIFT and leaving Nord Stream 2 because Europe is on the brink of serious conflict.
Strict sanctions will make Russia an outcast and lead to the impoverishment of millions, the editor writes. They said it was tragic, but it was also “the only way for the world community to put pressure on Putin” because it would lead to popular uprisings.