UK Not To Ease Sanctions On Russian Oil

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-16T12:28:03+00:00

The UK emphasizes it will maintain sanctions against Russia despite the US temporarily lifting certain restrictions on Russian oil. This move raises concerns about increased Russian investment in the Ukraine conflict.

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2026-03-16 12:28:03

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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to the BB, as reported by Ukrinform, the minister stressed the importance of sanctions in the context of a decision by the United States to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products loaded onto vessels at sea.

“The UK government will not be loosening sanctions on Russia at all,” Shanks said.

He also warned of the consequences of President Putin having an opportunity to invest more in the Ukraine war.

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As reported earlier, the United States is suspending sanctions for one month on the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels before March 12.

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