Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36am on 21 May 2026,Thursday International
Britain has admitted it “handled clumsily” a controversial sanctions licence that allowed Russian oil products refined in countries like India and Turkey to continue entering the UK market, reigniting debate over Western criticism of India’s energy trade with Moscow. UK Trade Minister Chris Bryant apologised in Parliament for confusion surrounding the temporary waiver, which permitted imports of jet fuel and diesel refined from Russian crude to avoid supply disruptions during global energy instability linked to Middle East tensions. The development strengthens India’s long-standing argument that Western nations indirectly benefited from Russian energy while criticising others publicly. Reports estimate billions of pounds worth of refined Russian-origin oil products entered Britain through third countries after sanctions were imposed in 2022. (PC: Times Now)
