UK waives sanctions on Russian LNG shipping

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Britain has eased restrictions on Russian LNG shipping by issuing a temporary licence for cargoes from the Sakhalin-2 and Yamal terminals bound for third countries, as Whitehall responds to tighter gas markets and soaring energy prices. The carve-out runs until January 1, 2027, and only applies to contracts with a duration of one year or less.


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