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UK Sanctions Georgian Channels for Ukraine War Misinformation

2/25/2026

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The UK government sanctioned two Georgian television channels, Imedi and Postv, for spreading misleading information about Russia's war in Ukraine, as part of a package targeting 297 entities to mark the fourth anniversary.
The sanctions include asset freezes and bans on the channels' owners from operating UK-based companies, according to Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper.
This round has increased the total number of sanctioned individuals and entities to over 3,000.

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The UK government sanctioned two Georgian television channels, Imedi and Postv, for spreading misleading information about Russia's war in Ukraine, as part of a package targeting 297 entities to mark the fourth anniversary.
The sanctions include asset freezes and bans on the channels' owners from operating UK-based companies, according to Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper.
This round has increased the total number of sanctioned individuals and entities to over 3,000.