Eighty-five individuals and entities linked to Russia have been sanctioned as part of a UK government effort to counter "pro-Kremlin narratives abroad." The sanctions, imposed on Monday, are intended to target 29 individuals and organizations believed to have assisted Russia in the forced deportation and militarization of Ukrainian children. According to the UK Foreign Office, more than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia and the territories it has occupied. An additional 56 individuals and organizations have been designated in an effort to curb the production of pro-Moscow narratives. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated: "The UK will not stand idly by as [Russian President Vladimir] Putin seeks to spread lies and pro-Kremlin narratives abroad." "Today's sanctions are a strong step in exposing and disrupting the lengths Russia is willing to go to in order to interfere and undermine democracy and destroy Ukraine's future through the abhorrent deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children."