The UK has sanctioned Russian spies for a campaign of cyber activities aimed at destabilizing Europe, linked to support for Ukraine. The EU has also imposed strong sanctions on Russia, including a ban on transactions related to the Nord Stream pipeline. Despite these measures, Russia claims its economy will endure, and the sanctions have not significantly hindered its oil exports. The UK Foreign Office emphasized the seriousness of these sanctions, marking the largest action against Russian spies since 2018.