PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelenskyy amid sanctions criticism
Starmer said the measures would leave less Russian oil on the market and weaken Moscow’s war effort, Downing Street said.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reassure him regarding the United Kingdom's sanctions on Russian oil, following domestic criticism of the government's recent licensing decisions.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the government on Wednesday for allegedly having "snuck out an announcement that it was removing sanctions on Russian oil," calling the move "insane" after officials issued short-term licences on Tuesday.
- Apologizing for the "clumsy" handling of the issue, trade minister Sir Chris Bryant defended the government's actions, noting the "strong new package" announced Tuesday went "well beyond" existing measures.
- Sir Keir told Zelensky the United Kingdom's efforts ensure there will be "less Russian oil on the market, with Russia weaker as a result," a spokesperson confirmed after the call.
- Downing Street reaffirmed the United Kingdom's steadfast support for Ukraine, setting out an ongoing commitment to do everything possible to "debilitate and degrade Putin's war machine" through continued sanctions coordination.
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PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism
Downing Street said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had ‘reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine’ in his call with Volodymyr Zelensky.
On Wednesday, May 20, President Vladimir Zelensky held a conversation with British Prime Minister Kiir Starmer. The leaders coordinated positions on the diplomatic track regarding the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
Why is Ukraine urgently discussing sanctions with Britain? Ukraine is actively negotiating with Britain regarding sanctions against Russia. This issue is currently highly sensitive, and the parties are expected to hold separate bilateral talks in the near future. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an evening address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read also: Britain has authorized the import of fuel made from Russian oil, accor…
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