UK to ban Russian gas from maritime services in new sanctions push

Britain plans to step up pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine by imposing tighter restrictions on Russian gas exports over the next year, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on November 12 ahead of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Niagara, Canada.

Under the new measures, Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be barred from accessing UK maritime services, including insurance and shipping, Caliber.Az reports per British media.

The move is designed to prevent British firms from facilitating the export of Russian LNG to third countries. Imports of Russian LNG to the UK have already been banned since 2023.

The restrictions are expected to be introduced gradually over the course of 2026, in coordination with other European partners.

Cooper also announced a new aid package worth £13 million to help Ukraine repair its energy infrastructure and support communities affected by power shortages as winter sets in.

The latest ban adds to a series of sanctions aimed at reducing Russia’s fossil fuel revenues, a key funding source for its war effort. In October, the UK sanctioned Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, and urged allies to halt purchases of Russian oil.

By Sabina Mammadli