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UK Urges Allies to Pressure Russia Amid Sanction Easing

3/13/2026

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The UK government urged allies to maintain pressure on Russia after the United States eased sanctions on Russian oil.
Downing Street reaffirmed its commitment to maximum financial pressure on Moscow.
The government linked the Iran conflict to Russia's actions.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that Russia and Iran are hijacking the global economy.
Cooper visited Saudi Arabia to bolster military support amid rising oil prices, which benefit Putin's war efforts.

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The UK government urged allies to maintain pressure on Russia after the United States eased sanctions on Russian oil.
Downing Street reaffirmed its commitment to maximum financial pressure on Moscow.
The government linked the Iran conflict to Russia's actions.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that Russia and Iran are hijacking the global economy.
Cooper visited Saudi Arabia to bolster military support amid rising oil prices, which benefit Putin's war efforts.