Amid War-Driven Oil Price Hikes, UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Jet Fuel and Diesel
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On the 20th, amid soaring oil prices caused by a war in the Middle East, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the controversial move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel. The measure, which permits the import of Russian crude refined in third countries like India, has drawn fierce criticism from the opposition Conservative Party, who argue it funds Russia's war in Ukraine. Starmer assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the UK remains committed to weakening the Russian economy. Ukraine has indicated it will seek further discussions with the UK on this sensitive issue.