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The UK announced its largest package of sanctions against Russia since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, targeting oil pipeline company PJSC Transneft, 175 companies in the '2Rivers' oil network, 48 oil tankers, 49 entities and individuals in Russia's war supply chain, 3 civil nuclear energy companies, 2 individuals involved in Russian nuclear contracts, 6 LNG industry targets, and 9 Russian banks.

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The UK has today taken decisive action to disrupt the critical financing, military equipment and revenue streams that sustain Russia's aggression, in our largest raft of measures since the early months of the invasion

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PJSC Transneft is responsible for transporting over 80% of Russian oil exports

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2Rivers is one of the largest shadow fleet operators globally and a major trader of Russian crude oil

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The UK has now sanctioned over 3,000 individuals, businesses and ships under its Russia regime

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The UK imposed sanctions on PJSC Transneft, 175 companies in the 2Rivers oil network, nine Russian banks, and other entities on Feb. 24, 2026.

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The United Kingdom has imposed its largest package of sanctions against Russia since 2022, covering nearly 300 individuals and companies.

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Transneft PJSC is responsible for transporting more than 80% of Russian oil exports.

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The shadow fleet operator 2Rivers includes 175 companies and 48 tankers.

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The UK has now sanctioned over 3,000 individuals, companies, and vessels under its Russia regime.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:20.984Z

Source story: 4094891-uk-announces-biggest-sanctions-package-against-russia-in-four-years