Zelenskyy's visit to Britain in question due to weakening of oil sanctions against Russia – media
Kyiv • UNN
Zelenskyy's trip to Britain is in question due to London's permission to import fuel derived from Russian oil. Kyiv is conducting active negotiations regarding the strengthening of sanctions.
The visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom, which was scheduled for Friday, May 22, has become much less likely following London's decision to allow the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries. This was reported by Sky News, according to UNN.
President Zelenskyy's visit to the UK was expected on Friday, but has now become much less likely following the UK's decision to delay sanctions against Russian oil products
Addendum
Great Britain has allowed the import of fuel from Russian oil through third countries. The decision is explained by market shortages and rising global prices.
Subsequently, the Office of the President of Ukraine reported that Kyiv is conducting "very active" negotiations with the United Kingdom regarding the decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.