<p>Russia on Friday (August 18) announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who has sought arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions have also been announced against British ministers who have fiercely opposed Russian offensive in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the "unwavering military support from London" to Kyiv and "the aggressive implementation... of a hostile anti-Russian policy". The step from Russia has come almost a year and a half of the conflict in Ukraine.</p>

<p>The ICC's Karim Khan, who is British, issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March on the accusation of having unlawfully deported Ukrainian children.</p>

<p>Russia is not a member of the ICC. It has said that warrant against Putin is "void". In May, the ICC said that it was "undeterred" after Russia included Khan in a wanted list over his issuance of the warrant.</p>

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<p>Russia said&nbsp;54 people had been added to the sanctions list which has targetted British citizens.</p>

<p>The list includes sports minister Lucy Fraser "who is actively pushing for the international sporting isolation of Russia, and the British Deputy Defence Minister Annabel Goldie, who is responsible for delivering weapons to Ukraine," the statement read.</p>

<p>Journalists have been sanctioned as well. These are from the BBC, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph. The journalists have been accused by Moscow of being "involved" in "disseminating false information" about Russia and in "supporting information and propaganda activities" by Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After initial success, Russia troops had to retreat from many regions because of the counterattacks by the Ukrainian forces.</p>

<p>Western countries, led by the US, have poured millions and millions of dollars in military, as well as humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The United Kingdom has been one of the main financial and military supporters.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Russia-ally Belarus has warned of a nuclear strike in case of an "aggression" by NATO allies at its border. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the threat. His remarks were directed at Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. These countries are members of NATO and have expressed their concern against Belarus for providing shelter to the Wagner troops.</p>

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Russia on Friday (August 18) announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who has sought arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions have also been announced against British ministers who have fiercely opposed Russian offensive in Ukraine.

Russia on Friday (August 18) announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who has sought arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions have also been announced against British ministers who have fiercely opposed Russian offensive in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the "unwavering military support from London" to Kyiv and "the aggressive implementation... of a hostile anti-Russian policy". The step from Russia has come almost a year and a half of the conflict in Ukraine. The ICC's Karim Khan, who is British, issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March on the accusation of having unlawfully deported Ukrainian children. Russia is not a member of the ICC. It has said that warrant against Putin is "void". In May, the ICC said that it was "undeterred" after Russia included Khan in a wanted list over his issuance of the warrant. Watch | Russia behind North Korea's ICBM programme? | WION Fineprint × Russia said 54 people had been added to the sanctions list which has targetted British citizens. The list includes sports minister Lucy Fraser "who is actively pushing for the international sporting isolation of Russia, and the British Deputy Defence Minister Annabel Goldie, who is responsible for delivering weapons to Ukraine," the statement read. Journalists have been sanctioned as well. These are from the BBC, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph. The journalists have been accused by Moscow of being "involved" in "disseminating false information" about Russia and in "supporting information and propaganda activities" by Kyiv. Also Read | Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko threatens nuclear weapons strike in response to aggression Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After initial success, Russia troops had to retreat from many regions because of the counterattacks by the Ukrainian forces. Western countries, led by the US, have poured millions and millions of dollars in military, as well as humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The United Kingdom has been one of the main financial and military supporters. Belarus threatens nuclear strike Meanwhile, Russia-ally Belarus has warned of a nuclear strike in case of an "aggression" by NATO allies at its border. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the threat. His remarks were directed at Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. These countries are members of NATO and have expressed their concern against Belarus for providing shelter to the Wagner troops. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The controversy over the attack on protesters at the Chinese consulate in Manchester continues as British ministers were requested to expel a senior Chinese diplomat over the incident.</p>

<p>Several videos regarding the incident were released on the social media and most of them showed Zheng Xiyuan, the Chinese consul general, attacking the pro-Hong Kong democracy protester.</p>

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<p>When asked about the videos, Zheng said that it was his “duty’ to beat up the protester in order to “control the situation”. “The man abused my country, my leader – I think it’s my duty,” he added.</p>

<p>Bob Chan, the protester who took part in the demonstrations in front of the Chinese consulate, was assaulted by people inside the consulate grounds. In an interview with BBC, Chan said that he was dragged inside the premises, and he suffered quite a few injures due to the “shocking” incident.</p>

<p>On Thursday, questioned were asked about the government’s inaction in the case till now and opposition MPs asked for the Chinese top diplomat’s immediate expulsion from the UK at the House of Commons.</p>

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<p>The foreign office minister Jesse Norman told MPs that the government is waiting for China’s response on his diplomatic immunity before taking a decision. He called the incident “damning” and said that the Greater Manchester Police have already launched an investigation into the incident.</p>

<p>Zheng and his staff have also sent an official letter to the police which states that protests outside the consulate were “deliberately designed to provoke, harass, alarm and distress our consular staff”.</p>

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The controversy over the attack on protesters at the Chinese consulate in Manchester continues as British ministers were requested to expel a senior Chinese diplomat over the incident.

The controversy over the attack on protesters at the Chinese consulate in Manchester continues as British ministers were requested to expel a senior Chinese diplomat over the incident. Several videos regarding the incident were released on the social media and most of them showed Zheng Xiyuan, the Chinese consul general, attacking the pro-Hong Kong democracy protester. Also read | LIVE UK crisis | Liz Truss resigns, next PM to be elected on Oct 28 When asked about the videos, Zheng said that it was his “duty’ to beat up the protester in order to “control the situation”. “The man abused my country, my leader – I think it’s my duty,” he added. Bob Chan, the protester who took part in the demonstrations in front of the Chinese consulate, was assaulted by people inside the consulate grounds. In an interview with BBC, Chan said that he was dragged inside the premises, and he suffered quite a few injures due to the “shocking” incident. On Thursday, questioned were asked about the government’s inaction in the case till now and opposition MPs asked for the Chinese top diplomat’s immediate expulsion from the UK at the House of Commons. Also read | Russian fighter jet released missile near British RAF aircraft over Black Sea The foreign office minister Jesse Norman told MPs that the government is waiting for China’s response on his diplomatic immunity before taking a decision. He called the incident “damning” and said that the Greater Manchester Police have already launched an investigation into the incident. Zheng and his staff have also sent an official letter to the police which states that protests outside the consulate were “deliberately designed to provoke, harass, alarm and distress our consular staff”.

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