UK denies diluting sanctions after licensing Russian-origin fuel purchases
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-05-21 00:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Transport, Middle East, Europe, Natural Disasters, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, World News, War & Conflict
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The UK government has denied easing sanctions on Russia after coming under fire for issuing a temporary license allowing imports of Russian-origin diesel and jet fuel. London said the move was necessary to stabilize energy markets disrupted by the Middle East conflict.
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