UK Sanctions Target Russian Oil Ships

The UK has announced a £35 million emergency aid package to support Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, focusing on repairing its energy grid and providing humanitarian assistance. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the UK's commitment to assist Ukraine as it faces harsh winter conditions, with funds allocated for critical energy repairs and aid for vulnerable families. Concurrently, the UK imposed new sanctions targeting 20 shadow fleet vessels involved in transporting Russian oil, aiming to disrupt the financial resources fueling Putin's military operations in Ukraine. Since the onset of the conflict, the UK has sanctioned over 100 vessels linked to Russian energy trade, more than any other country. The announcement follows reports of extensive damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure from Russian missile strikes, leaving millions without essential services. Additionally, a coalition of European nations has agreed to collaborate in challenging shadow vessels in the Baltic region to further hinder Russia's oil exports.