Telegraph learned of Britain's plans to support Russia's disconnection from SWIFT

The UK may support the "nuclear" scenario of Russia's disconnection from the SWIFT interbank payment information transfer system, writes The Telegraph.

According to sources close to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, he "fears that some of the world's leaders may underestimate the deteriorating situation on the Ukrainian border or fully or not fully comprehend the risks from an aggressive Russia." According to the head of government, possible sanctions “cannot rule out” Nord Stream 2. Johnson plans to discuss with the leaders of the G7 the formation of a "sanctions coalition" and outline targeted sanctions against Russian citizens.

Earlier, Bloomberg, citing a source, said that the UK authorities instructed Foreign Ministry employees to be ready to switch to a crisis mode of operation due to the situation around Ukraine. This will mean redistributing the responsibilities of the leading staff of the Foreign Office. In such a scenario, they will focus their activities, in particular, on the development of sanctions. According to The Telegraph, the British authorities have already begun to consider options for economic sanctions.