The Kremlin will now have more money to kill Britain’s allies in Ukraine
The UK Prime Minister's decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia has raised concerns about its impact on Ukraine and Britain's international reputation. Critics argue that this move will provide the Kremlin with additional funds to support its military efforts against Ukraine. The decision is viewed as a betrayal of commitments to allies and a potential threat to the safety of Ukrainian soldiers.
- ▪The UK Prime Minister has eased restrictions on the importation of refined Russian fuel.
- ▪This decision is seen as a violation of agreements with allies to limit funding to the Kremlin.
- ▪Critics argue that the move will increase the risk to Ukrainian soldiers fighting against Russian forces.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsCommentThe Kremlin will now have more money to kill Britain’s allies in UkraineThe PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians, enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than two years covering the conflictWednesday 20 May 2026 13:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2980283","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-ukraine-russia-oil-kremlin-b2980283.html","title":"The Kremlin will now have more…
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