Our addiction to Russian oil puts Ukraine in peril. Putin knew it would
- Posted on May 20, 2026
- By The Independent
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Our addiction to Russian oil puts Ukraine in peril. Putin knew it would
With energy prices surging amid the Iran war, Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of “letting down” Ukraine after the UK quietly relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil. Despite Europe’s vows to stand with Kyiv, many baulk at the one step that could truly hurt Putin: giving up Russian oil and gas entirely, writes Owen Matthews
