"UK Relaxes Sanctions on Russian Oil Imports: A Shift in Energy Policy. In a surprise move, the UK government has announced plans to lift restrictions on the importation of Russian crude oil that has been refined in third countries. This decision will enable the UK to resume oil imports from Russia, albeit indirectly, through countries such as India and Turkiye. The change in policy is likely to have significant implications for the UK's energy sector, sparking debate over the country's stance on Russian sanctions and its commitment to reducing carbon emissions."


The move will allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries, such as India and Turkiye.