UK targets Russian oil market in fresh sanctions
Summary
The UK has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's largest oil companies and tanker fleets to limit funding for the war in Ukraine. The sanctions also target an Indian refinery and Chinese oil terminals. The UK intends to support Ukraine by cutting off Russia's oil sales.Key Facts
- The UK is imposing sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft.
- Rosneft accounts for nearly half of Russia's oil production, which is about 6% of the global oil supply.
- The sanctions target oil tankers in Russia's "shadow fleet" that transport oil worldwide.
- The UK also targets an Indian refinery, Nayara Energy Limited, which imported 100 million barrels of Russian oil in 2024.
- Four Chinese oil terminals are included in the sanctions list.
- The measures are part of a broader effort by the UK and global allies to limit funding for Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
- The G7 countries are considering seizing Russian assets frozen since the Ukraine invasion.
- An EU summit will discuss plans to reroute Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine.
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