Anonymousabout 9 hours ago
On 20 May 2026, the UK government issued an indefinite trade licence allowing imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries such as India and Turkey, reversing a ban announced just seven months earlier. The move, driven by soaring fuel prices from the Strait of Hormuz crisis, has triggered accusations of betrayal from Ukraine allies and opposition politicians, while supporters argue the concession is pragmatic given the limited real-world impact of sanctions on Russian oil rerouting.