UK sets record for coverage of Russian oil companies
The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to impose sanctions on all ten of Russia's largest oil producers. This result was achieved following 12 November, when London announced a new package of measures against the Russian energy sector. A key element of this package was the inclusion of the company Slavnafta in the sanctions list.
As stated in an official statement by the British government, the new restrictions target virtually all links in the chain of revenue generation from the Russian oil and gas sectors. Sanctions apply not only to extraction companies but also to trading networks, supply chains, and vessels.
Details of the new sanctions package
In addition to Slavnafta, the new restrictions cover:
- vessels of the Russian shadow fleet used for transporting oil and liquefied natural gas;
- major coal companies;
- the Arctic oil and gas project Vostok Oil, owned by Rosneft.
The UK government emphasised that the aim of these measures is to further limit Russia's ability to generate revenue from energy exports and use it to finance the war against Ukraine.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's position
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that peace negotiations regarding Ukraine have moved forward, but it is not time for complacency now.
«Ми повинні продовжувати посилювати тиск на Росію, щоб вона погодилася на повне та негайне припинення вогню» (We must continue to increase pressure on Russia so that it agrees to a full and immediate ceasefire), Andy Burnham emphasised.
According to the Prime Minister, the new sanctions are intended to increase pressure on Russia's oil revenues and contribute to ending the war.
Plans for the summit and meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky
During the summit, Andy Burnham plans to hold a joint meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders. Participants are expected to discuss the results of recent negotiations in Abu Dhabi, further diplomatic steps, and security guarantees for Ukraine.
The British Prime Minister stressed the need for legally binding security guarantees and the continuation of pressure on Russia in parallel with peace negotiations.
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