UK struggles to reassure Ukraine after easing new sanctions on Russian oil

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The UK is attempting to reassure Ukraine after announcing temporary exceptions to its new sanctions on Russian oil products, which Kyiv warned could fund Moscow's war effort. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv has conveyed its views on the matter to London, emphasizing the importance of long-term sanctions, while UK officials defended the phased approach as standard practice for market stability.

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Diplomats mount salvage operation after ‘clumsy’ announcement upsets KyivThe UK was last night desperately trying to reassure Kyiv its new sanctions policy on Russia did not weaken restrictions, after Ukrainian officials warned the change could help Moscow fund its war efforts. While Downing Street insisted the decision to allow the temporary import of Russian oil and jet fuel was only one element of a tougher overall sanctions package, a British minister conceded that the matter had been handle

UK struggles to reassure Ukraine after easing new sanctions on Russian oil

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