The UK has imposed sanctions on individuals involved in spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation, including four Georgian citizens, the UK government reports.

The UK has expanded its sanctions list against Russia.

"Today's package includes seven individuals—among them four Georgian citizens— involved in spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation, from legitimising Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory to serving in Russian-installed authorities in occupied South Ossetia," reads the UK government’s statement.

Those included in the sanctions list are: Nikoloz Mzhavanadze, Giorgi Iremadze, Mamuka Pipia, and Paata Abuladze.