Posted on 05/20/2026 4:05:56 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
The Prime Minister sought to reassure the Ukrainian leader as questions remain about UK sanctions on Russian oil, which critics say have been watered down.
Downing Street said the Prime Minister had “reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine” in his call with Mr Zelensky and “set out our ongoing commitment to do everything possible to debilitate and degrade Putin’s war machine”.
Sir Keir told Mr Zelensky that the UK’s efforts meant there would be “less Russian oil on the market, with Russia weaker as a result”, a spokesperson added.
The call followed criticism of a “short-term” trade licence issued along with a new package of sanctions on Tuesday, allowing the import of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said it is “insane” to water down sanctions.
But on Wednesday ministers denied that the carve-out represented a watering down of sanctions, with trade minister Sir Chris Bryant apologising for the Government’s “clumsy” handling of the issue.
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Yeah, Starmer is a real screw up, just like you Zelensky.
HA! The wanker doesn't even steadfastly support the subjects of his own country.
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