UK Sanctions Russian Oil and Gas Firms Over Ukraine War

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Above: A Russian oil terminal in Saint Petersburg on Sept. 26, 2025. Image copyright: Olga Maltseva/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

At this critical moment for Ukraine, its European allies are stepping up and piling pressure on Putin so that he puts an end to his failed war of conquest and gets serious about a peace settlement. These measures are about creating a lasting peace in Ukraine and a more secure United Kingdom.

GOV.UK

Establishment-critical narrative

Contrary to Britain's bold assertions, these restrictions will have no impact on Russian foreign policy and only make settlement of the war a more complicated matter. Even worse, by disrupting global energy markets, the U.K. is simply driving up prices to consumers, including its residents and business owners.

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