Russia at War News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters”>Ukraine Proposes Ban on Russian Oil Transits Amid War
In a move that could significantly impact European energy supplies, Ukrainian lawmakers have registered a bill proposing a ban on the transit of Russian oil through the country. The controversial proposition, reportedly initiated by 18 MPs from the ‘European Solidarity’ faction, including the faction’s leader and fifth Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, aims to halt oil exports from Russia to EU countries via Ukraine’s territory.
The proposed legislation, numbered 12380, seeks to unilaterally terminate the current agreement with Russia, set to expire in 2029. Despite the contract’s duration, Ukraine appears eager toUSED