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UK sanctions Russia's Slavneft in latest move against oil producers
The package targets nearly every link in Russia’s oil and gas revenue chain, and the government says it covers more than 90% of oil production capacity.
On Thursday, the United Kingdom announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia's energy sector, making Britain the first country to sanction all 10 of Russia's largest oil producers by adding Slavneft and designating LLC Vostok Oil.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to 'turn the screws' on Vladimir Putin's regime while attending a Dublin summit, aiming to limit funds Moscow uses to finance its invasion of Ukraine.
Fresh action targets Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels transporting oil and gas alongside Vostok Oil, Rosneft's flagship Arctic project valued at almost $50 billion, broadening efforts to disrupt energy revenue streams.
Burnham plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit to discuss US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, seeking to harness negotiation momentum and force serious ceasefire engagement from Moscow.
These measures build on October 1 designations targeting Kremlin-linked disinformation networks and Russian LNG vessels, reflecting a phased escalation designed to use energy sanctions as leverage for peace negotiations.
The British Prime Minister announced sanctions against the top ten Russian oil producers, becoming the first country to do so. This measure, unveiled at the Community summit...
The United Kingdom has introduced new sanctions against the Russian energy sector, and the restrictions now cover all 10 of Russia's largest oil companies.