UK Eases Sanctions on ‘Rosneft’ Subsidiaries via German Control

The United Kingdom has formally lifted certain restrictions on two German-based subsidiaries of ‘Rosneft,’ granting them the ability to operate within the country.

This move follows the issuance of a special license allowing these companies to cooperate with the subsidiaries until March next year.

The decision forms part of broader UK policy aimed at balancing sanctions measures while supporting the energy sector, considering Germany’s control over these entities.

This approach seeks to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, even as Germany maintains legal ‘guardianship’ over its oil refineries to safeguard national energy security following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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