Johnson says UK may need to produce more oil and gas to reduce reliance on Russia – UK politics live
by Andrew Sparrow from World news | The Guardian on (#5WTWQ)
UK prime minister says he will announce an energy supply strategy soon but adds that UK must go step by step'
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Almost 100 Russian oligarchs and politicians have been sanctioned by the EU or US but not by Britain, the Daily Mail reports today. It says:
Many have been buying property, paying for private schools and enjoying luxury lifestyles in the UK, a joint investigation by the Daily Mail and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism can reveal.
The prime minister has insisted that Britain is leading the way in imposing sanctions on wealthy Russians linked to Vladimir Putin's regime, but so far only 13 have been targeted since the invasion of Ukraine began.
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