London: Banks and shadow fleet ships are among the latest targets of UK sanctions on Russia announced Thursday as part of the country’s support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. This week’s sanctions package marks the first by Ed Miliband, who took charge as UK Foreign Secretary last month. That’s why we’re introducing new tougher sanctions to choke off the funds that fuel Putin’s illegal war and are targeting his shadow fleet,” said John Healey, who took charge as UK Chancellor last month. “And the UK will continue to step up our action against Russia and its shadow fleet activity to protect our national security, our economy, and global stability,” he said. The British government claims to have sanctioned over 3,400 individuals, entities and ships under the Russia sanctions regime.