The UK has announced sanctions against three Russian nationals and one Russian organisation, accusing them of involvement in the activities of the private military company Wagner in the Central African Republic (CAR). According to the British authorities, the sanctions are aimed at limiting the influence of the Wagner PMC and preventing its operations in the region.

The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans and a freeze on all financial transactions. British officials said the sanctions were part of a broader strategy to target Russian private military companies in Africa, where they are said to be influencing the domestic affairs of a number of countries.

Previously, Great Britain and other Western countries have repeatedly expressed concern about the presence of the Wagner PMC in the Central African Republic and other African countries, accusing it of destabilizing the regions and violating human rights.