Britain imposed sanctions on Kadyrov's mother and her foundation

The UK has expanded its anti-Russian sanctions list, adding 11 new items. Among those hit by sanctions are Aimani Kadyrova, the mother of the head of Chechnya, and the regional public foundation named after Akhmat Kadyrov that she heads.

This is explained by the fact that the sanctions are aimed at individuals responsible for the Russian Federation's policy of "deportation, ideological indoctrination and militarization of Ukrainian children."

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, responded to the update of the sanctions list on his Telegram channel. According to him, Aimani Kadyrova "leads a quiet and calm life away from politics. She has never fought, never held a weapon, and has dedicated her life to good deeds."

"These actions prove that the West is not guided by morality or law, but acts based on hatred and Russophobia. It does not fight enemies, but women, mothers, and those who help the disadvantaged. This is the lowest level of rotten Western policy, a clear demonstration of weakness and double standards," Kadyrov writes.

In parallel, Australia imposed targeted financial sanctions and a ban on entry into the country against 14 Russian entrepreneurs, government officials and public figures.

Earlier, the EU imposed sanctions on Aimani Kadyrova for "implementing a program to re-educate Ukrainian children and for helping the families of Chechen fighters" taking part in the Russian-Ukrainian war. The 14th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation also included the Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov Foundation.

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