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. Express.
