Defeating Putin: the development, implementation and impact of economic sanctions on Russia
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Contents
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia
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HM Treasury, its associated public bodies and sanctions
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Our inquiry
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Areas of sanctions
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Energy
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Central banking
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International financial messaging (SWIFT)
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Other financial services sanctions
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Self-sanctioning
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Measures against Russian kleptocrats and oligarchs
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Sanctions: the impact on Russia
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Guidance, compliance and enforcement
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The role of OFSI
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Sanctions evasion: Cryptocurrencies
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Secondary sanctions
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Impact of sanctions on Russian oil and gas
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Would the UK be affected by gas sanctions?
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Impact on households
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Macroeconomy and the cost of living
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UK macroeconomic outlook
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UK cost of living and impact on business
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Recommendations to the Government
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