UK loosens sanctions on Russian-refined fuel as prices rise
The UK has loosened sanctions on Russian oil products refined in third countries, in a move that affects diesel and jet fuel imports. The waiver begins on Wednesday and comes as fuel prices rise and supply concerns grow. The government also lifted some sanctions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas, or LNG.Officials said the overall sanctions regime remained tougher, but that extra flexibility was needed. The change applies to processed oil products made from Russian crude outside Russia, including fuel refined in places such as India and Turkey. The new rules for sanctioned processed oil products will run... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
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UK sanctions North Korea's Songdowon camp over alleged role in Ukrainian child deportation
Britain has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on North Korea's Songdowon International Children's Camp, saying it suspects the facility of supporting Russia's programme of forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children.North Korea has condemned the move, calling it a politically motivated insult and an attempt to damage its image.The Foreign Office said the camp was linked to actions that undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.The sanctions were announced on 11 May, while North Korea's response was issued on Friday.The dispute centres on allegations that children from occupied areas of Ukraine were taken to the camp and exposed to political indoctrination.A 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
