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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bryony Gooch

Ukrainian MP says lifting sanctions on Russian oil puts ‘question mark’ over friendship with UK

A Ukrainian politician has condemned the British government for loosening sanctions on Russian oil, saying it “puts a question mark” on the UK’s friendship with Ukraine.

The government has faced widespread criticism after a trade licence that allows for the import of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries came into effect on Wednesday. Some sanctions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas were also lifted.

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