The UK’s government has announced additional measures preventing the country’s exports of aviation or space-related items and technology to Russia over Moscow’s special operation in Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Foreign Office on Wednesday.

"Additional trade measures, also introduced today, will prevent UK exports of aviation or space-related items and technology to Russia, including related services such as insurance and reinsurance services. This means cover is withdrawn on existing policies and UK insurers and reinsurers will be unable to pay claims in respect of existing policies in these sectors," the statement said.