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War & Conflict2h 23m ago

The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027, as part of sanctions against Moscow.

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Who
UK government, Trade Minister Chris Bryant, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Minister Stephen Doughty, Sir Bill Browder
What
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027, as part of sanctions against Moscow.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:57:16 GMT · 2h 23m ago
Where
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Why
The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow following the war with Ukraine, with the aim to ratchet up maximum pressure on Russia.
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This policy aims to strengthen sanctions against Russia by preventing refined oil from Russian crude from entering the UK through third countries, but critics argue the delay provides billions in financing to Russia's war effort.

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